Rectangles enclosed by lines

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Claire Woodhouse
Rectangles enclosed by lines
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Algebra: Straight line graphs
Resource type
Student activity

This activity covers the equations of vertical and horizontal lines in an imaginative way. Students draw two horizontal and two vertical lines on axes and find the area of the resulting rectangle. They are encouraged to think about how they could find the area without drawing the graphs.
 

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Vincent, thank you for your question. I'm afraid this is one of our earlier resources that doesn't come with answers. It shouldn't take too long to sketch the lines, or use coordinates, to find the answers. Hope this helps.

Camilla Clarkson

08/10/2019

Wheeler can we find information to solve this ?

VINCENT GORIA

05/10/2019

Wheeler can we find information to solve this ?

VINCENT GORIA

05/10/2019

To set homework

15/09/2019

Vincent, thank you for your question. I'm afraid this is one of our earlier resources that doesn't come with answers. It shouldn't take too long to sketch the lines, or use coordinates, to find the answers. Hope this helps.

Camilla Clarkson

08/10/2019

Wheeler can we find information to solve this ?

VINCENT GORIA

05/10/2019

Wheeler can we find information to solve this ?

VINCENT GORIA

05/10/2019

To set homework

15/09/2019

Thanks for letting us know you've enjoyed using this resource!

Camilla Clarkson

28/05/2019

Useful plenary activity, thank you

18/05/2019