2026 - BNU1501 - ASSESSMENT 3 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - SEMESTER 2

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2026 – S1 – BNU1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A


QUIZ

Assessment 3
Started on Thursday, 9 April 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 9 April 2026,
Time taken
Grade 95.00 out of 100.00


Question 1
If a vertical and horizontal number lines intersect each other, they form a right angle (an
angle of 90 degrees), and a (x;y) co-ordinate system of axes is formed. The horizontal line is
called the _______.

A.
quadrant

B.
𝑥-axis

C.
𝑦-axis

D.
co-ordinate


Question 2
In a straight line with the equation 𝑦 = 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎, if 𝑏 < 0, then slope is _________.
A.
horizontal line

B.
vertical line

C.
ascending

D.

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2026 – S1 – BNU1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A


descending


Question 3
𝑦 −𝑦
Select the most correct meaning of the following expression in words: 𝑥1−𝑥2.
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A.
The length of a straight line
B.
Change in 𝑥 over change in 𝑦.

C.
Change in 𝑥 over change in 𝑥 and change in 𝑦 over change in 𝑦.

D.
The gradient of a straight line


Question 4
What is the slope and the y-intercept for a straight line with the equation 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 5?
A.
Slope = 5, y-intercept = 6

B.
Slope = 6, y-intercept = 5

C.
Slope = 5, y-intercept = -6

D.
Slope = 6, y-intercept = -5


Question 5
What is the equation of a horizontal line through (0; −𝑎)?
A. 𝑥 = −𝑎
B. 𝑦 = 𝑎
C. 𝑥 = 𝑎
D. 𝑦 = −𝑎