Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Working with functions
Support Find the equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line
Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.
Prerequisite links are draft mappings generated from the syllabus structure (earlier stage, same strand, closest content). They are being reviewed by teachers. Spot a poor match? Tell us.
Prerequisite dot points
Find the equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line in any form
Stage 5 · Linear relationships C (Path) Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: perpendicular linesUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: perpendicular lines for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: perpendicular linesUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: perpendicular lines to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Find the equation of a straight line that is parallel or perpendicular to another given line by applying y = mx + c
Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Parallel and perpendicular linesUse it for: Gradients of parallel and perpendicular lines.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: parallel linesUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: parallel lines for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: parallel linesUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: parallel lines to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Recognise y = c as a line parallel to the x-axis and x = k as a line parallel to the y-axis
Stage 5 · Linear relationships A Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: drawing (xy table)Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: drawing (xy table) for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: x=a graphsUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: x=a graphs to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: y=a graphsUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: y=a graphs to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.