Advanced Algebra and

Trigonometry 9
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
Determining the Equation of
Linear Function
Enriched Mathematics – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Self Learning Module 8: Determining the Equation of Linear
Function
First Edition, 2020

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Advanced Algebra
and Trigonometry
9

Quarter 1
Self – Learning Module 8
Determining the Equation of
Linear Function
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on

Determining the Equation of Linear Function!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
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allowing them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Self-Learning Module on Determining

the Equation of Linear Function!

This self-learning module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace
and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while
being an active learner.

This self – learning module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module. 

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATION

1. Determine the equation of the linear function f(x) = mx + b given

the following:
i. slope and y-intercept;
ii. slope and one point;
iii. any two points; and
iv. x- and y-intercepts.

PRETEST

Direction: Read each problem carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What is the equation of the line passing through

(0, -5) and with slope of 1?
A) y = -5x + 1 C) y = x – 5
B) . y = -x + 5 D) . y = 5x – 1
2. What is the equation of the graph?
−2
A) y= x +3
3
−3
B) y= x+3
2

Y
2
C) y= x +3
3
3
D) y= x +3
2
X

3. What is the equation of the line that

passes through the points (-2, 2) and (3,1)?
A. 5 x+ 5 y =8 C. x +5 y=8
B. 5 x−5 y=8 D. 5 x− y=8
4. What is the equation of the line whose x-intercept is 1/3 and whose y-
intercept is ¼?
A. 3 x+ 4 y =1 C) 3 x−4 y=1
B. 4 x−3 y=1 D) 4 x+3 y =1
5. What is the equation of the line whose slope is 3 and y-intercept of 5?
A) y=−5 x−3 C) y=−3 x −5
B) y=5 x +3 D) y=3 x +5
 RECAP

What is a linear function? How to graph linear function? What are the four
ways to draw the graph of linear function?

LESSON

The graph of a linear function was drawn using points, slopes and
intercepts. You can use these properties to solve linear functions.

The Slope-Intercept Form

If the slope and the y-intercept of a line are given, the slope-intercept form
can be used to determine the equation of a line.

Example: The slope m=−5 and the y-intercept b=3, the equation of a line can be
solved by substituting the value of the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) in

y=mx+b , then, y=−5 x +3.

The Point - Slope Form

You can determine the equation of a line if the slope and a point are given. The
y− y 1
slope formula m= can be transformed into point-slope form. The point-slope
x−x 1
form is y− y1 =m ( x−x 1 )

3
Example. Find the equation of a line whose slope is and passing through point
2
(4, -5).

3
In the given, m= and the point ( x , y ) =( 4 ,−5 ).
2
Using the point-slope form:

y− y1 =m ( x−x 1 )

3
y−(−5)= ( x−4 ) Substitute the given
2
2 ( y+ 5 )=3 ( x−4 ) Multiply both sides by 2

2 y+ 10=3 x−12 Distributive property

 3 x−2 y=22 Adding -2y and 12 both sides.

3
Or y= x -11 Slope-intercept form
2

The Two-Point Form

Similarly, you can solve the equation of a line by using any two points on the
y− y 1
line. Using the formula m= and assigning an arbitrary point ( x 2 , y 2 )will give us
x−x 1
y− y 1 y 2− y 1
the two-point form. The two-point form is = .
x−x 1 x 2−x1

Example: Find the equation of a line passing through points (-2, 4) and (3, -5).
In the given, ( x 1 , y 1 ) =(−2 , 4 ) ∧, ( x2 , y 2 )=( 3 ,−5 ).

Using the two-point form:

y− y 1 y 2− y 1
=
x−x 1 x 2−x1
y−(4) (−5)−(4 )
= Substitute the given
x−(−2) 3−(−2)
y−4 −9
= Simplify
x+ 2 5
5 y−20=−9 x−18 Multiply the equation by (x-4) and -9
9 x +5 y=2 Add both sides by 9y and 20
−9 2
y= x+ Slope-intercept form
5 5

The Intercept form

Recall the x and y-intercepts of a line. Suppose the x-intercept of a line is a
and the y-intercept is b , where a 0 and b 0. Then the line passes through the points
(a, 0) and (0, b). Using two-point form:

y− y 1 y 2− y 1
= Two-point form
x−x 1 x 2−x1

y−0 b−0
= Substitution
x−a 0−a
y b
= Simplify
x−a −a
bx−ab=−ay Multiply both sides by x−a and -a

bx +ay=ab Adding both sides by ay and ab

 x y
+ =1 Intercept form
a b
Example
Find the equation of the line whose x- and y-intercepts are 2 and 5 respectively.
In the given, the x-intercept a=2 and y-intercept b=5
Using the x- and y- intercept form:
x y
+ =1
a b
x y
+ =1 Substitute the given
2 5
5 x+ 2 y =10 Multiply the equation by its LCD

−5
y= x+5 Slope-intercept form
2

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE

A. Determine the equation of the line described by the given slope and y-
intercept. Write your answer in the forms y=mx+b and Ax+ By=C .
1. slope = 6, y – intercept = -2
2. m=2, b= 3
3. m = -2, b= 7
B. Find the equation of a line described by each given slope and point. Write
your answer in the forms y=mx+b and Ax+ By=C .
4. m = 4, (-5, -6)
5. m = -1, (0, -1)

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING

Direction: Find the equation of a line passing through the given points. Write your
answer in the forms y=mx+b and Ax+ By=C .
1. (4, 1) and (-6, -3)
2. (0, -5) and (1, -3)
3. (4, 5) and (7, 6)
4. (-6, 4) and (-2, 0)
5. (2, 1) and (-1, 3)
6.
ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF
 Find the equation of a line passing through its x- and y-intercepts. Write your
answer in the forms y=mx+b and Ax+ By=C .

1. x-intercept= 3 and y-intercept = 7

2. a=2 and b=−3
3. a=−4 and b=−10
2
4. a= and b=5
3
1 −3
5. a= and b=
2 4

WRAP – UP

How to solve the equation of linear function? What are the forms of linear function and linear
equation?

VALUING

Reflection:
There are four forms to find the equation of a linear
function. You will use only that specific form for the
specific given. This strategy is the same as triaging
persons as suspected, probable and confirmed cases. Cite
ways to categorize persons whether they are confirmed, suspected or probable case.

POSTTEST

Direction: Read each problem carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What is the equation of the line passing through (0, 3) and with slope of -7?
A) y = -7x + 0 C) y = 0x – 7
B) y = -7x + 3 D) . y = 3x – 7
2. What is the equation of the graph?
 −1 −1
A) y= x +1 C) y= x +3
3 3
1 1
B) y= x +1 D) ¿ x+ 3
3 3

3. What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (-3, 3) and
(2,5)?
A) 2 x+5 y =21 C) 2 x−5 y=21
B) 2 x+5 y =−21 D) 2 x−5 y=−21
2
4. What is the equation of the line whose x-intercepts is and whose y-
3
1
intercept is ?
2
A) 3 x+ 4 y =−1 C)3 x+ 4 y =−2
B) 3 x+ 4 y =1 D) 3 x+ 4 y =2
5. What is the equation of the line whose slope is 5 and y-intercept of -3?
A) y=−5 x−3 C) y=5 x−3
B) y=−3 x +5 D) y=−3 x −5

KEY TO CORRECTION

Pretest Posttest
1. C 1. B
2. B 2. A
3. C 3. D
4. A 4. D
5. D 5. C

Activity 1:LET’S PRACTICE

A. B.

1. y=6 x −2 4. y=4 x +26

6 x− y =2 4 x− y=−26
2. y=2 x +3 5. y=−x+1
2 x− y=−3 x + y=1
3. y=−2 x +7
2 x+ y =7

Activity 2: KEEP PRACTICING Activity 3: TEST YOURSELF

2 13 −7
1. y= x − 1. y= x+7
5 5 3

2 x−5 y=13 7 x +3 y=21

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