IXL - Point-slope form: write an equation (Algebra 1 practice)

There is a line that includes the point

(

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)

and has a slope of 5. What is its equation in point-slope form?

Use the specified point in your equation. Write your answer using integers, proper fractions, and improper fractions. Simplify all fractions.

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question

A line with a slope of

passes through the point

(

)

What is its equation in point-slope form?

Use the specified point in your equation. Write your answer using integers, proper fractions, and improper fractions. Simplify all fractions.

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key idea

The point-slope form of a linear equation is

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(

–

)

where

is the slope and

(

)

is a point on the line.

solution

Plug the slope

and the point

(

)

into the point-slope formula.

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(

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)

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Plug in

and

(

–

)

Plug in

and

The equation of the line in point-slope form is

–

(

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)

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Lesson: Point-slope form

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