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5.a. Point Slope Form

This document discusses point-slope form of linear equations. Point-slope form gives the slope and a point on the line, allowing equations to be written for any point on the line, not just the y-intercept. Examples are given for writing and graphing equations in point-slope form from given slopes and points. The document also covers writing point-slope form equations from two given points on a line and discusses how horizontal and vertical lines cannot be written in point-slope form since they have undefined or zero slopes.

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89 views4 pages

5.a. Point Slope Form

This document discusses point-slope form of linear equations. Point-slope form gives the slope and a point on the line, allowing equations to be written for any point on the line, not just the y-intercept. Examples are given for writing and graphing equations in point-slope form from given slopes and points. The document also covers writing point-slope form equations from two given points on a line and discusses how horizontal and vertical lines cannot be written in point-slope form since they have undefined or zero slopes.

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Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation

 Today we will be writing and graphing linear equations in point-slope form and using
this form to model and analyze real world linear situations.

Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation:


This form of a linear equation gives the slope and a point on the line. A major advantage in using this form is it
can be used with ANY point on the line, not just the y-intercept.

Example 1: Example 2:
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y – 6 = 5 (x + 5) m/slope = y + 8 = -4(x – 1) m/slope =
Point = Point =

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Graphing a Point-Slope Form Equation

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1.) y – 4 = – 3 (x + 1) 2.) y + 5 = 3(x – 4)

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3.) y–3= 4 (x +2) 4.) y – 1 = –2(x – 3)
Writing an Equation in Point-Slope Form

Example 1: Example 2:
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Given: m/slope = 2 Given: m/slope = 2
Point = (-3, 5) Point = (8, -2)

Equation: ________________________ Equation: ________________________

Fill in the Equation Given the Slope and Point

Linear Equation Slope Point (x1 , y1)


-3 (4, 5)
2
3 (-2, 6)
−2
7 (-1, -4)
2 (5, -3)

Point-Slope Equation from a Graph

Writing in Point-Slope Form Given Two Points


Write the equation of the line in Point-Slope Form. You will need to find the slope first, then
choose either point to write the equation in point-slope form.

1.) (2,-9) and (-1, 1) 2.) (-8, 7) and (2, -7)

Review of Horizonal and Vertical Lines


Horizontal and Vertical Lines are NOT able to be written in Point Slope Form.

The equation of a horizontal line is in the form of y = constant. The slope of a horizontal line is ________.

The equation of a vertical line is in the form of x = constant. The slope of a vertical line is _________________

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