Equations for Lines

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Taught by MrA
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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, students learn about the different forms of writing lines, including point-slope and standard forms. They also learn how to convert between forms and how to graph lines using these forms. The lesson provides step-by-step instructions on finding equations given a point and a slope or two points. It also covers what to do when dealing with vertical and horizontal lines. Overall, the lesson provides a thorough understanding of writing and graphing equations for lines.

Lesson Description:

An explanation of point-slope and standard forms for lines. Also, an explanation of how to get to point-slope form from slope intercept form. How to write equations for equations given a point and a slope or two points, and changing between forms of lines. Finally, graphing lines from the three different forms.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • What is point-slope form?
  • What is standard form?
  • How do you graph using point-slope form?
  • How do you graph using standard form?
  • How do you change between forms of lines?
  • How do you write an equation given a point and a slope?
  • How do you write an equation given two points?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
    Need a quick refresher course on the types of equations you can write for lines? Just need to see some more examples of graphing lines of different forms and changing between forms of lines? This lesson along with the resources will really cement the idea of slope, y-intercept, writing equations for lines, and graphing in your mind. An especially helpful lesson if you are struggling in Algebra.