Writing Point Slope Form 11/06

Front

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

Back

The point-slope form of a linear equation is given by y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), where m is the slope and (x₁, y₁) is a point on the line.

Front

How do you convert a slope-intercept form to point-slope form?

Back

To convert from slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) to point-slope form (y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)), identify a point (x₁, y₁) on the line and use the slope m.

Front

What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

Front

Given the slope m = -2, write the point-slope form for the point (3, 9).

Back

y - 9 = -2(x - 3)