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Equation of a line from a point and slope

Use the slope and one point to find line’s equation.

  • Use , or substitute the point into .
  • Expand and rearrange if an equation in slope-intercept form is wanted.

Example 1

Use point-slope form

Find the equation of the line. Slope , through .

Expand the parentheses and collect like terms.Apply this to both sides.

Example 2

Determine the equation of the required line. Slope , through .

Expand the parentheses and collect like terms.Apply this to both sides.

Your turn

Question 1

Find the equation of the line through with slope .

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Question 2

Find the equation of the line through with slope .

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Question 3

Find the equation of the line through with slope .

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Question 4

Find the equation of the line through with slope .

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Question 5

Find the equation of the line through with slope .

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