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Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 6 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 6TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example illustrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points in different quadrants: (-4, 8) in Quadrant II and (6, 2) in Quadrant I. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (8 - 2) / (-4 - 6) = 6 / -10 = -3 / 5. The slope formula is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example demonstrates how to handle points in different quadrants and interpret a negative slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 6 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 6TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example illustrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points in different quadrants: (-4, 8) in Quadrant II and (6, 2) in Quadrant I. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (8 - 2) / (-4 - 6) = 6 / -10 = -3 / 5. The slope formula is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example demonstrates how to handle points in different quadrants and interpret a negative slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a horizontal line connecting two points: (-4, 3) in Quadrant II and (2, 3) in Quadrant I. When we apply the slope formula, we find that the slope is (3 - 3) / (-4 - 2) = 0 / -6 = 0. The slope formula is a key concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This particular example highlights a special case where the line is horizontal, resulting in a slope of zero, even when the points are in different quadrants. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a horizontal line connecting two points: (-4, 3) in Quadrant II and (2, 3) in Quadrant I. When we apply the slope formula, we find that the slope is (3 - 3) / (-4 - 2) = 0 / -6 = 0. The slope formula is a key concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This particular example highlights a special case where the line is horizontal, resulting in a slope of zero, even when the points are in different quadrants. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 7TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a horizontal line connecting two points: (-4, 3) in Quadrant II and (2, 3) in Quadrant I. When we apply the slope formula, we find that the slope is (3 - 3) / (-4 - 2) = 0 / -6 = 0. The slope formula is a key concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This particular example highlights a special case where the line is horizontal, resulting in a slope of zero, even when the points are in different quadrants. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example illustrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points in different quadrants: (-2, -8) in Quadrant III and (6, 2) in Quadrant I. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (2 - (-8)) / (6 - (-2)) = 10 / 8 = 5 / 4. The slope formula is a crucial concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle negative coordinates and points in different quadrants when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example illustrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points in different quadrants: (-2, -8) in Quadrant III and (6, 2) in Quadrant I. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (2 - (-8)) / (6 - (-2)) = 10 / 8 = 5 / 4. The slope formula is a crucial concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle negative coordinates and points in different quadrants when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 8TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example illustrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points in different quadrants: (-2, -8) in Quadrant III and (6, 2) in Quadrant I. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (2 - (-8)) / (6 - (-2)) = 10 / 8 = 5 / 4. The slope formula is a crucial concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle negative coordinates and points in different quadrants when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points: (9, 6) and (2, -8) on a Cartesian plane. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (6 - (-8)) / (9 - 2) = 14 / 7 = 2. The slope formula is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle points with both positive and negative coordinates when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points: (9, 6) and (2, -8) on a Cartesian plane. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (6 - (-8)) / (9 - 2) = 14 / 7 = 2. The slope formula is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle points with both positive and negative coordinates when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9 | Math Example--Coordinate Geometry--Slope Formula: Example 9TopicSlope Formula DescriptionThis example demonstrates the calculation of slope for a line connecting two points: (9, 6) and (2, -8) on a Cartesian plane. Applying the slope formula, we find that the slope is (6 - (-8)) / (9 - 2) = 14 / 7 = 2. The slope formula is a fundamental concept in coordinate geometry, helping us understand the steepness and direction of lines. This example shows how to handle points with both positive and negative coordinates when calculating slope. |
Slope | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through two given points: (6, 4) and (8, 8). The slope is calculated using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), resulting in a slope of 2. Using the point-slope form of a line, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 8 = 2(x - 8), which simplifies to y = 2x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through two given points: (6, 4) and (8, 8). The slope is calculated using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), resulting in a slope of 2. Using the point-slope form of a line, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 8 = 2(x - 8), which simplifies to y = 2x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 1TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through two given points: (6, 4) and (8, 8). The slope is calculated using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), resulting in a slope of 2. Using the point-slope form of a line, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 8 = 2(x - 8), which simplifies to y = 2x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-6, -2) and (-2, -6) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated, and the equation is derived using point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-6 - (-2)) / (-2 - (-6)) = -4 / 4 = -1. Using point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y + 2 = -(x + 6), which simplifies to y = -x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-6, -2) and (-2, -6) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated, and the equation is derived using point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-6 - (-2)) / (-2 - (-6)) = -4 / 4 = -1. Using point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y + 2 = -(x + 6), which simplifies to y = -x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 10TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-6, -2) and (-2, -6) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated, and the equation is derived using point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-6 - (-2)) / (-2 - (-6)) = -4 / 4 = -1. Using point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y + 2 = -(x + 6), which simplifies to y = -x - 8. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-8, -4) and (-2, -4) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as zero, indicating a horizontal line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (-8 - (-2)) = 0 / -6 = 0. Since the slope is zero, it indicates a horizontal line at y = -4. Using point-slope form, the equation becomes y + 4 = 0, which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-8, -4) and (-2, -4) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as zero, indicating a horizontal line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (-8 - (-2)) = 0 / -6 = 0. Since the slope is zero, it indicates a horizontal line at y = -4. Using point-slope form, the equation becomes y + 4 = 0, which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 11TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-8, -4) and (-2, -4) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as zero, indicating a horizontal line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (-8 - (-2)) = 0 / -6 = 0. Since the slope is zero, it indicates a horizontal line at y = -4. Using point-slope form, the equation becomes y + 4 = 0, which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-5, -8) and (-5, -3) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is undefined, indicating a vertical line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-8)) / (-5 - (-5)) = 5 / 0, which is undefined. Since the slope is undefined, it indicates a vertical line at x = -5. Therefore, the equation of the line is simply x = -5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-5, -8) and (-5, -3) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is undefined, indicating a vertical line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-8)) / (-5 - (-5)) = 5 / 0, which is undefined. Since the slope is undefined, it indicates a vertical line at x = -5. Therefore, the equation of the line is simply x = -5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 12TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThe image shows a coordinate plane with two points (-5, -8) and (-5, -3) marked. It provides a step-by-step solution to find the equation of the line passing through these points. The slope is undefined, indicating a vertical line. The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-8)) / (-5 - (-5)) = 5 / 0, which is undefined. Since the slope is undefined, it indicates a vertical line at x = -5. Therefore, the equation of the line is simply x = -5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -4) and (6, -2) marked. The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 1/2, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation of the line. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-4)) / (6 - 2) = 2 / 4 = 1/2. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-2) = (1/2)(x - 6), which simplifies to y = (1/2)x - 5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -4) and (6, -2) marked. The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 1/2, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation of the line. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-4)) / (6 - 2) = 2 / 4 = 1/2. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-2) = (1/2)(x - 6), which simplifies to y = (1/2)x - 5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 13TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -4) and (6, -2) marked. The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 1/2, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation of the line. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-4)) / (6 - 2) = 2 / 4 = 1/2. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-2) = (1/2)(x - 6), which simplifies to y = (1/2)x - 5. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -3) and (5, -6). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as -1, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-6)) / (2 - 5) = 3 / -3 = -1. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-3) = -(x - 2), which simplifies to y = -x - 1. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -3) and (5, -6). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as -1, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-6)) / (2 - 5) = 3 / -3 = -1. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-3) = -(x - 2), which simplifies to y = -x - 1. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 14TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (2, -3) and (5, -6). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as -1, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-3 - (-6)) / (2 - 5) = 3 / -3 = -1. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-3) = -(x - 2), which simplifies to y = -x - 1. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (3, -4) and (7, -4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 0, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (7 - 3) = 0 / 4 = 0. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-4) = 0(x - 3), which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (3, -4) and (7, -4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 0, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (7 - 3) = 0 / 4 = 0. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-4) = 0(x - 3), which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 15TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (3, -4) and (7, -4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line passing through these points. The slope is calculated as 0, and the point-slope form is used to derive the equation. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-4 - (-4)) / (7 - 3) = 0 / 4 = 0. Then, using the point-slope form: y - (-4) = 0(x - 3), which simplifies to y = -4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (4, -8) and (4, -2). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a vertical line passing through these points. The slope is undefined because division by zero occurs in calculating it. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-8)) / (4 - 4) = 6 / 0 = undefined. Since this represents a vertical line, its equation is simply x = 4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (4, -8) and (4, -2). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a vertical line passing through these points. The slope is undefined because division by zero occurs in calculating it. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-8)) / (4 - 4) = 6 / 0 = undefined. Since this represents a vertical line, its equation is simply x = 4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 16TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points (4, -8) and (4, -2). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a vertical line passing through these points. The slope is undefined because division by zero occurs in calculating it. The slope formula is used: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (-2 - (-8)) / (4 - 4) = 6 / 0 = undefined. Since this represents a vertical line, its equation is simply x = 4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-2, 0.5) and (5, 4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (4 - 0.5) / (5 - (-2)) = 3.5 / 7 = 1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 4 = (1 / 2)(x - 5), resulting in y = (1 / 2)x + 1 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-2, 0.5) and (5, 4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (4 - 0.5) / (5 - (-2)) = 3.5 / 7 = 1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 4 = (1 / 2)(x - 5), resulting in y = (1 / 2)x + 1 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 17TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-2, 0.5) and (5, 4). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (4 - 0.5) / (5 - (-2)) = 3.5 / 7 = 1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 4 = (1 / 2)(x - 5), resulting in y = (1 / 2)x + 1 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, 5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (5 - 1) / (-3 - 5) = -1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 5 = (-1 / 2)(x + 3), resulting in y = (-1 / 2)x + 7 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, 5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (5 - 1) / (-3 - 5) = -1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 5 = (-1 / 2)(x + 3), resulting in y = (-1 / 2)x + 7 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 18TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, 5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (5 - 1) / (-3 - 5) = -1 / 2. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 5 = (-1 / 2)(x + 3), resulting in y = (-1 / 2)x + 7 / 2. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-4, 3) and (6, 3). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (3 - 3) / (-4 - 6) = 0. Since the slope is zero, the equation of the line is simply y = 3, indicating a horizontal line passing through y = 3. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-4, 3) and (6, 3). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (3 - 3) / (-4 - 6) = 0. Since the slope is zero, the equation of the line is simply y = 3, indicating a horizontal line passing through y = 3. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 19TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-4, 3) and (6, 3). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a horizontal line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (3 - 3) / (-4 - 6) = 0. Since the slope is zero, the equation of the line is simply y = 3, indicating a horizontal line passing through y = 3. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the equation of a line passing through the points (3, 7) and (9, 1). The slope is calculated as -1 using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Employing the point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 1 = -(x - 9), which simplifies to y = -x + 10. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the equation of a line passing through the points (3, 7) and (9, 1). The slope is calculated as -1 using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Employing the point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 1 = -(x - 9), which simplifies to y = -x + 10. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 2TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis example illustrates the process of finding the equation of a line passing through the points (3, 7) and (9, 1). The slope is calculated as -1 using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Employing the point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), the equation is derived as y - 1 = -(x - 9), which simplifies to y = -x + 10. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, -5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (1 - (-5)) / (5 - (-3)) = 6 / 8 = 3 / 4. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 1 = (3 / 4)(x - 5), resulting in y = 3/4x - 2 3/4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, -5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (1 - (-5)) / (5 - (-3)) = 6 / 8 = 3 / 4. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 1 = (3 / 4)(x - 5), resulting in y = 3/4x - 2 3/4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form | |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20 | Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--The Equation of a Line Given Two Points: Example 20TopicLinear Functions DescriptionThis image shows a graph with two points plotted at (-3, -5) and (5, 1). The example demonstrates how to find the equation of a line using the slope formula and point-slope form. The slope is calculated as (1 - (-5)) / (5 - (-3)) = 6 / 8 = 3 / 4. The point-slope form is used to find the equation: y - 1 = (3 / 4)(x - 5), resulting in y = 3/4x - 2 3/4. |
Point-Slope Form and Slope-Intercept Form |