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Linear Equations
Definition: an equation for a straight line.
In this lesson, you will:
a.) learn what slope-intercept form is
b.) learn how to find the slope of a line
c.) learn how to write these linear equations
d.) have a quiz over the concepts learn.
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Concepts
Select any concept to begin. Starting with slope-intercept form would be
best.
1. Slope-Intercept Form
2. How to Find Slope
3. Writing Linear Equations
4. Review and Quiz
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concept, click on the home button in the bottom left-hand corner.
Slope-Intercept Form
The most-used form of a linear function.
Slope-Intercept Form : y=mx+b
(x,y) - any point that makes the equation true
m- is the slope of the line
b- the y-intercept
Slope of a line (m)
What is slope?
A: Slope is how steep a line is.
Slope can be positive or negative as shown below.
Y-Intercept
The point on a graph where the function crosses the y-axis.
Review Question
Which graph has a negative slope?
(Click the graph to answer)
Sorry, Incorrect
You selected the positive slope graph.
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Correct!
The graph you selected has a negative slope.
Select the “next” button to continue.
Review Question
Click on the location of the y-intercept.
Sorry, Incorrect
You did not click on the y-intercept.
Remember: the y-intercept is the location the graph crosses the y-axis.
Click the “previous arrow to try-again.
Correct!
You selected the y-intercept.
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How to Find Slope
First, remember that slope is how steep a line is.
Also, you could have a positive or negative slope in a
linear equation.
Slope Formula
Slope (m)= y2 - y1
x2 - x1
To find slope, you need two points (x1, y2) and (x2, y2)
Commonly referred to as
rise
run
Using the Slope Formula
How to use the formula
Step 1: Insert the two points into the formula. It does not matter which
point is point one and vice versa.
y2 - y2
Slope Formula:
x2 - x1
Step 2: Simplify
Example
Find the slope between the two points.
(Showing that either point could be point 1 or 2)
Point 1: (3,2) Point 1: (6,3)
Point 2: (6,3) Point 2: (3,2)
y2 - y1 3- 2 y2 - y1 2 - 3
Step 1: Use the slope formula = =
x2 - x1 6 - 3 x2 - x1 3- 6
1 1
Step 2: Simplify Slope=
3 3
Example
Find the slope between the two points:
Point 1: (-3,4)
Point 2: (2,1)
y2 - y1 1- 4
Step 1: Use the slope formula =
x2 - x1 2 - (-3)
Step 2: Simplify Slope=
3
5
“Slope Dude” Video
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Some review questions.
Review Question
Find the slope between the two points and select your answer.
Point 1: (-5,6) Point 2: (7,4)
A. Slope= -6
B. Slope= 11/3
C. Slope = 1/6
A. Slope= -6 is not correct
Remember: slope =
y2 - y2
x2 - x1
Try-again by selecting the “previous” button
B. Slope= 11/3 is not correct
Remember: slope =
y2 - y2
x2 - x1
Try-again by selecting the “previous” button
C. Slope= 1/6 is correct
4-6 -2 1
Slope = = =
7 - (-5) -12 6
Select the “next” button to do one more question over slope.
Review Question
Find the slope between the two points and select your answer.
Point 1: (2,1) Point 2: (-3,4)
A. Slope= -3/5
B. Slope= 5/3
C. Slope = -5/3
A. Slope= -3/5 is correct
4 -1 -3
Slope = =
-3- 2 5
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B. Slope= 5/3 is not correct
Remember: slope =
y2 - y2
x2 - x1
Try-again by selecting the “previous” button
C. Slope= -5/3 is not correct
Remember: slope =
y2 - y2
x2 - x1
Try-again by selecting the “previous” button
Writing Linear Equations
There are two ways that I will show you how to write a
linear equation. The two ways are:
1. By using slope and a point
2. Using two points
Click on the arrow to learn how to write a linear
equation by using slope and a point.
Writing a Linear Equation
Using slope and one point-
What you need to find: the y-intercept
Step 1: Plug- in the given information into the slope-intercept form.
Slope- Intercept form: y=mx+b
Step 2: Solve for b, your y-intercept.
Step 3: Re-write the equation with your new found y-intercept in
slope-intercept form.
Example
Write an equation in slope-intercept form using the given
slope and y-intercept.
Point: (-4,3) Slope: 1/2
What you need to find: the y-intercept
1
Step 1: Plug-in given information. y= x+4
2
Step 2: Solve for b (y-intercept). b=4
1
Step 3: Re-write equation. y= x+4
2
Writing a Linear Equation
Using two points-
What you need to find: slope and the y-intercept
Step 1: Use the given two points and the slope formula to find slope
y2 - y2
Slope =
x2 - x1
Step 2: Use the found slope and one point to find the y-intercept,
using the the slope- intercept form.
Step 3: Re-write the equation with your new found slope and y-
intercept in slope-intercept form.
Example
Write an equation in slope-intercept form using the two
given points.
Point 1: (-4,3) Point 2: (5,2)
What you need to find: the slope y-intercept
Step 1: Find the slope. y = 4x + -14
1
Step 2: Find the y-intercept. b=4 b=
3
1 1
Step 3: Re-write the equation. y= x+
3 3
Review Question
y= -2x +10 y= 4x+ -8
y= 4x+ -14 y= 3x +6
Which equation has a point of (3, -2)
and a slope of 4?
Press the space bar to see the correct answer.
____________________
Help!
What you need to find: the y-intercept
Step 1: Plug- in the given information into the slope-intercept form.
Slope- Intercept form: y=mx+b
Step 2: Solve for b, your y-intercept.
Step 3: Re-write the equation with your new found y-intercept in
slope-intercept form.
Select the “previous” button to go back and try-gain.
Answer: y= 4x+ -14
Step 1: Use the given information. -2 = 4(3) + b
Step 2: Solve for the y-intercept. b = -14
Step 3: Re-write the equation. y = 4x + -14
Review Question
y=3x +-2/3 y= -1/2 x + 9/2
y=1/3 x + 5 y=-2x + -3
Which equation is found by using
the points (3,3) and (-1,5)?
Press the space bar to see the correct answer.
____________________
Help!
Using two points-
What you need to find: slope and the y-intercept
Step 1: Use the given two points and find the slope.
Step 2: Use the found slope and one point to find the y-intercept.
Step 3: Re-write the equation with your new found slope and y-
intercept in slope-intercept form.
Answer: y= -1/2 x +6
Point 1: (3,3) Point 2: (-1,5)
Step 1: Find the slope. 9
b=
2
-1 9 9
Step 2: Find the y-intercept. y= x+ b=
2 2 2
-1 9
Step 3: Re-write the equation. y= x+
2 2
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Review and Quiz
Let’s review the key concepts of this lesson.
• Slope-intercept form – y=mx+b
m-slope b- y-intercept
• Slope Formula - y2 - y1
x2 - x1
One Last Example
Quiz
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Question #1
Which graph has a positive slope?
(Click the graph to answer)
Sorry, Incorrect
You selected the negative slope graph.
Select the “previous” arrow below to try-again.
Correct!
.
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Question #2
Click on the location of the y-intercept.
Sorry, Incorrect
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Correct!
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Question #3
Find the slope between the two given points.
Point 1: (2,4) Point 2: (-5,3)
A. Slope= -7/3
B. Slope= 1/7
C. Slope= 1/3
D. Slope= -2/7
Sorry, Incorrect
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Question #4
Find the slope between the two given points.
Point 1: (2,4) Point 2: (-5,3)
A. y= -1/2 x +5
B. y= -2x +2
C. y=-2x -3
D. y= -1/2 x +7
Sorry, Incorrect
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Correct!
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