Writing Equations in
Point-Slope Form
Section 4.3 pages 233-238
𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1)
Point – Slope Form
Write an equation of the line in Point-Slope form
through the point 3, −2 with the slope of
1
4
.
Given the line 𝑦 − 7 = −
3
4
(𝑥 + 5)
find the slope and a point on the line.
Given the line 𝑦 − 5 =
4
3
(𝑥 − 3)
write the line in Slope Intercept Form.
Given two points on a line 4,2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (7,5)
Find the equation of the line in Point-Slope Form.
Find another equation of the same line in Point-Slope Form.
Recall
Slope 𝑚 =
𝑦2 − 𝑦2
𝑥2 − 𝑥1
Slope Intercept Form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏
Point Slope Form 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1)
Homework
Page 236-237
#11-18, 27-34, 40-45

4.3 point slope form