Point-Slope Form

Front

What is the point-slope form of a linear equation?

Back

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Front

What does 'm' represent in the point-slope form?

Back

Slope of the line.

Front

In the point-slope form, what do (x₁, y₁) represent?

Back

A specific point on the line.

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y + 1 = -3(x - 5)?

Back

The slope is -3.

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope.

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative slope.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does it look like?

Back

It is a horizontal line.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does it look like?

Back

It is a vertical line.

Front

What does y₁ represent in the point-slope form?

Back

The Y value in the point (x₁, y₁).

Front

What does x₁ represent in the point-slope form?

Back

The X value in the point (x₁, y₁).