Point-Slope Form Practice

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

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How do you find the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Given the points (1, 4) and (-2, -3), what is the slope of the line connecting them?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the point in the point-slope form?

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The point in the point-slope form represents a specific location on the line, which is used to define the line's equation.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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The point used is (-4, 3).

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If a line has a slope of 2 and passes through the point (3, -4), what is its equation in point-slope form?

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How can you determine if two point-slope equations represent the same line?

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Two point-slope equations represent the same line if they have the same slope and pass through the same point.

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What is the first step to write an equation in point-slope form from two points?

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First, calculate the slope (m) using the two points.