The diagram shows part of a straight line obtained by plotting against .

- (i)
Find an expression for in terms of .
- (ii)
Find when .
- (iii)
For the above equation found in part (i), suggest another expression for the vertical and horizontal axes such that a straight line can also be plotted. What is the value of the gradient and -intercept of this new equation?
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3(i)
1. Calculate the gradient of the straight line
Gradient
2. Identify the vertical intercept
The line intersects the vertical axis at , so the vertical intercept .
3. Form the equation of the straight line
The vertical axis is and the horizontal axis is .
4. Rearrange to express y in terms of x
3(ii)
1. Substitute the given expression for $y$ into the linear equation from part (i)
From part (i), the equation of the line is .
Substitute :
2. Solve the resulting linear equation for $x$
3(iii)
1. Recall the equation from part (i) and manipulate it to form a new linear relationship
From part (i), the equation is .
Divide the entire equation by :
2. Identify the new variables for the vertical and horizontal axes
Comparing with the linear form :
Vertical axis () =
Horizontal axis () =
3. State the gradient and $y$-intercept of the new equation
Gradient () =
-intercept () =
Vertical axis: , Horizontal axis:
Gradient: , -intercept:
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