Worksheet Math Grade9 Marks

15
Linear function; Plotting &
graphing
Section1
Answer the following questions carefully
1. In the ordered pair (0; -3), which of the two is the
ordinate & which is the abscissa?
(2)
2. What is the slope of y = x - 4? Is it increasing or
decreasing?
(2)
3. If x = -5, what is the value of 3x – 7?
(1)
[5
]

Section 2
Complete the following expressions by filling the blank
spaces
1. Coordinates are a set of…….. & ……… Axis
(1)

2. y = 2x + 3 indicate that the graph passes y-axis at……..

(1)

3. Complete the table below:

x -3 -1 1
Y = -2x +
 1
(3)

[5]

Section3
Use the information section2.3 to plot & draw the graph
describing the sign of the gradient (increasing or decreasing)
and then indicate the coordinates of the x-intercept
[5]

Possible Answers
Section1

1. a. Abscissa > 0 b. Ordinate> -3

2. a. +4 b. Increasing

3. -22

Section2

1. (x ; y)

2. Y = 3

x -3 -1 1

Y = -2x + 1 7 3 -1

Section3

Y = -2x + 1
 The slope is negative ( -ve)

The x-intercept is x = 1/2

Figure 1

SUMMARY
Skills
Skills learned includes: using the calculations
obtained; ruler and pencils to draw two
dimensional planes on the grid. They should be
able to count the runs and the rises on the
Cartesian plane.
They should be able to plot those points
interpreted from the functions as output & input,
and then join them into finished graphs.
Knowledge
Before the skills above they need to have
knowledge about certain terminology; terms &
procedures. Eg. Domain; Range; Gradient ;
Intercepts etc. Procedures include the BODMAS
rule & plotting points.
Values
Learners need to appreciate the content of
Mathematics and be able to apply it on day to
day life. Eg. The runs & the rise help with the
cardinal points or directions. IT Can help with
direction on a map or even a person who lost
direction.
Attitude
Learners need to like the subject be able to play
games with it. They need to practice on regular
basis.