Point-Slope Form

Topics for Today:

Today we discussed the last line form, point-slope form, through a PowerPoint presentation (link below).  

The three different forms of a linear equation are all useful for different reasons.  Each one has a pattern to follow.  Once the patterns are mastered, linear graphing becomes much easier.  

Vocabulary: point-slope form

Sections Covered in Textbook:

6-4: Point-Slope Form and Writing Linear Equations (pages 304-309)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) What is the point-slope form of a linear equation?

2) How do you write an equation of a line in point-slope form if you have the slope and one point?

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3) Exploring Point-Slope Form (PowerPoint)

Point-Slope Form - January 8th

Topics for Today:

We discussed the point-slope form of a line today, which is the last form we'll be working with this year.  The point-slope form of a line is helpful when the given information is the slope and some coordinate point that is on that line.  We can use this form to write the equation of the line, and then change the line into a form that is more recognizable, like slope-intercept or standard form.

To work with point slope form, the slope (m) will be given, along with a specific coordinate point.

Vocabulary: point-slope form

Sections Covered in Textbook:

6-4: Point-Slope Form and Writing Linear Equations (pages 304-309)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) What is the point-slope form of a linear equation?
2) How do you write an equation of a line in point-slope form if you have the slope and one point?

Assignments:

1) Point-Slope Form Worksheet
2) Work on Exploring Linear Graphing Activity
3) Quiz Thursday (sections 6-1 through 6-3)
Point-Slope Form (6-4) WILL NOT BE ON THE QUIZ!!