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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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 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.

Select the “previous” arrow below to try-again.

 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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to move onto a new concept
 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
Select the “home” button to move onto a new concept.
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!

.
Select the “next” button to continue.
 Question #2

Click on the location of the y-intercept.

 Sorry, Incorrect

Select the “previous” arrow below to try-again.

 Correct!

Select the “next” button to continue.

 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

Select the “previous” arrow below to try-again.

 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

Select the “previous” arrow below to try-again.

 Correct!

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