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Example 2: Writing Linear Equations in Point-Slope

Form
Write an equation in point-slope form for the line
with the given slope that contains the given point.
C.
A.
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Check It Out! Example 2

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line

with the given slope that contains the given point.
a.

b. slope = 0; (3, 4)
y (4) = 0(x 3)
y + 4 = 0(x 3)

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Example 3: Writing Linear Equations in SlopeIntercept Form

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for
the line with slope 3 that contains (1, 4).

Step 1 Write the equation in point-slope form:

y y1 = m(x x1)
y 4 = 3[x (1)]
Step 2 Write the equation in slope-intercept form by
solving for y.
Rewrite subtraction of negative
y 4 = 3(x + 1)
numbers as addition.
y 4 = 3x + 3 Distribute 3 on the right side.
+4
+ 4 Add 4 to both sides.
y = 3x + 7
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Check It Out! Example 3

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line with slope that contains (3, 1).
Step 1 Write the equation in point-slope form:
y y1 = m(x x1)

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Check It Out! Example 3 Continued

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line with slope that contains (3, 1).
Step 2 Write the equation in slope-intercept
form by solving for y.
Rewrite subtraction of
negative numbers as
addition.
Distribute

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on the right side.

Add 1 to both sides.

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Example 4A: Using Two Points to Write an Equation

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for
the line through the two points.
(2, 3) and (4, 1)
Step 1 Find the slope.

Step 2 Substitute the slope and one of the points

into the point-slope form.
y y1 = m(x x1)
y (3) = 2(x 2)
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Choose (2, 3).

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Example 4A Continued

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(2, 3) and (4, 1)
Step 3 Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

y + 3 = 2(x 2)
y + 3 = 2x 4
3
3
y = 2x 7

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Example 4B: Using Two Points to Write an Equation

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for
the line through the two points.
(0, 1) and (2, 9)
Step 1 Find the slope.

Step 2 Substitute the slope and one of the points

into the point-slope form.
y y1 = m(x x1)
y 1 = 4(x 0) Choose (0, 1).
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Example 4B Continued

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(0, 1) and (2, 9)
Step 3 Write the equation in slope-intercept form.
y 1 = 4(x 0)
y 1 = 4x
+1
+1
y = 4x + 1

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Check It Out! Example 4a

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(1, 2) and (3, 10)
Step 1 Find the slope.

Step 2 Substitute the slope and one of the points

into the point-slope form.
y y1 = m(x x1)
y (2) = 6(x 1)
y + 2 = 6(x 1)
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Choose (1, 2).

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Check It Out! Example 4a Continued

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(1, 2) and (3, 10)
Step 3 Write the equation in slope-intercept form.
y + 2 = 6(x 1)
y + 2 = 6x 6
2
2
y = 6x 8

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Check It Out! Example 4b

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(6, 3) and (0, 1)
Step 1 Find the slope.

Step 2 Substitute the slope and one of the points

into the point-slope form.
y y1 = m(x x1)
Choose (6, 3).
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Check It Out! Example 4b Continued

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for

the line through the two points.
(6, 3) and (0, 1)
Step 3 Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

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