Math 8

Week 7
Coverage:
• Writing Equations of a Line
• Solving Word Problems Involving Linear Equations
Writing Equations of a Line
 Writing Equation of a Line
RECALL!
• The standard equation of a line is Ax + By = C.
• The general equation of a line is Ax + By + C = 0.
• The slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, can also be used to
write an equation of a line.
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Its Slope and Y-intercept
• If the given is a slope and y-intercept, just substitute the
values to the slope-intercept form
y = mx + b
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Its Slope and Y-intercept
Sample Problem.
Write the equation of a line given its slope and y-intercept.
1. The slope is 3 and the y-intercept is 7.
2. Slope ⅗ and passes through point (0,5)
3. The slope is ½ and passes through point (0,-6)
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Its Slope and a Point
• If the given is a slope and a point, we will use the formula
below.
y – y1 = m(x – x1)
where m is the slope and (x1, y1) is the given point
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Its Slope and a Point
Sample Problem.
Write the equation of a line given the following.
1. Slope is 2 and passes through (-1,3).
2. Slope is 5 and passes through (0,9).
3. Slope is -⅔ and passes through (-6,-5)
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Two Points
• RECALL: The slope of a line is given by the formula m = (y2–
y1)/(x2 – x1).
• To find the equation of a line, if the given are two points, we
will use this formula.
 Writing Equation of a Line
Given Two Points
Sample Problem.
Write the equation of the line that passes through the
following points.
1. (-5,10) and (-3,4)
2. (-5,-26) and (-2,-8)
3. (3,1) and (-6,-2)
 Try It!!!
Write the equation of the line given the following.
1. (-3,0) and slope -6
2. (-1,2) and (3,5)
3. slope ⅝ and passes through (0,-2)
Solving Word Problems
Involving Linear Equations
 Solving Word Problems
REMEMBER
1. Read and understand the problem.
2. Layout the given before planning out your move
3. Don’t overanalyze.
 Solving Word Problems
Sample Problem 1
The percent y (in decimal form) of a battery power remaining
x hours after you turn on a cellphone is y = -0.4x + 1.
1. Interpret the x- and y-intercept
2. After how many hours is the battery power at 80%.
 Solving Word Problems
Sample Problem 2
Robert plans a diet to gain 0.1 kg a day. After 15 days, he
weighs 35 kg. The number of days that he is on a diet and his
weight are related.
1. Write an equation in slope-intercept form of this situation.
 Solving Word Problems
Sample Problem 3
You are assigned to help sanitize the school. The amount y
(in gallons) of chlorine remaining in a chlorine tank after
disinfecting x hours is y = -4x + 16.
1. Determine the x- and y-intercept.
2. How many hours have passed if there are 3 gallons left?
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SEATWORK
• ACTIVITY 1.1
• ACTIVITY 1.2
• ACTIVITY 1.3
• ACTIVITY 2
(Deadline: October 31,2021 at 12:00 NN)
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HOMEWROK
• PRE TEST
• CHECK YOUR UBDERSTANDING
• POST TEST
(Deadline: November 2,2021 at 6:00 PM)