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Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsSyllabus 0580Unit 3: Algebra
Chapter 10

Straight lines and quadratic equations

Find gradients, midpoints, lengths and equations of straight lines, and expand, factorise and solve quadratic equations for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.

What You'll Learn

  • 01Coordinates, gradients and line graphs
  • 02Equations of straight lines (y = mx + c)
  • 03Midpoint, length and perpendicular lines
  • 04Expanding double and triple brackets
  • 05Factorising quadratic expressions
  • 06Solving quadratic equations by factorising
Resources

Topical Past Papers

Practice questions from licensed topical past papers organised around this topic.

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Chapter Topics

2 official subtopics
10.1Straight lines
10.2Quadratic expressions and equations

Your Learning Journey

Plan your chapter across focused 60-minute sessions.

4 Sessions4 Hours (240 min)
01
LEARN
60 MIN
10.1 Straight lines
Session 1 of 4
02
LEARN
60 MIN
10.2 Quadratic expressions and equations
Session 2 of 4
03
PRACTICE
60 MIN
Chapter Practice
Session 3 of 4
04
EXAM
60 MIN
Past Paper Practice
Session 4 of 4
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