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GCSE Maths Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, with full model answers. Covers gradients of parallel and perpendicular lines.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines is a Grade 6+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Parallel Equal gradients.
- Perpendicular Gradients multiply to −1.
- Equations Use a point to find c.
Common mistakes in Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Using the negative instead of the negative reciprocal.
- Wrong c.
Try two Parallel and Perpendicular Lines exam-style questions
1. A line has gradient 2. Find the perpendicular gradient. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
−½
2. Find a line parallel to y = 3x + 1 through (0, 5). (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
y = 3x + 5
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines FAQs
Which exam boards include Parallel and Perpendicular Lines?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Parallel and Perpendicular Lines in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 6+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Parallel and Perpendicular Lines questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
