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Linear Equations
Lessons 1-3,4,5
Solutions to Quick Review Worksheet:

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Lesson 1.3-1.5 Graphing/Writing Linear Equations


Today we are going to be working with three forms of linear equations:

Slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

We are very familiar with this. Use it when you know or can determine slope & y-intercept.

Point-slope form:

y - y = m(x - x )
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Use when you have slope and one point. Rearrange the equation into slope-intercept or standard form as requested.

Standard form:

Ax + By = C*

Use when you have slope and one point. A and B must be integers (but not both zero) and A should be positive. Rearrange the equation into slope-intercept or standard form as requested.

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Sample Problems:
Ex. Write the equation of a line with a slope of - and a y-intercept of 7, then put it in STANDARD form.

Slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

Standard form:

Ax + By = C*

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Ex. Use point-slope form to find the equation of a line with a slope of -6, passing through the point (1, -3). Write the final answer in both slope-intercept & standard forms.

Point-slope form: y - y = m(x - x ) Standard form: Ax + By = C* Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b


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Ex. Find the equation in standard form for a line that passes through the points (6, -1) & (3, -3).

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Practice: 1) WS #1-4 front, #1,3,5 top of back 2) pg. 24 # 12,15,18 (graph paper) 3) pg. 29 # 4,12,18, 23, 24, 26

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