Graphing Linear Equations in Point Slope Form

The video tutorial explains how to graph linear equations using the point-slope form. It begins by identifying the slope and a point from the equation, then demonstrates how to plot these on a coordinate plane. Two examples are provided to illustrate the process, showing how to determine the slope and points, plot them, and draw the line. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of reversing signs when identifying points and using the slope to find additional points.

What is the first step in graphing an equation in point-slope form?

• Plotting the y-intercept

• Drawing the x-axis

• Identifying the slope and the point

• Finding the midpoint

In the equation given, what is the value of the slope (m)?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

What are the coordinates of the point identified from the equation?

• (2, 5)

• (1, 3)

• (0, 0)

• (-1, -3)

How do you use the slope to find the next point after plotting the first point?

• Move right and down

• Move left and up

• Move right and up

• Move left and down

What is the next point after (1, 3) if the slope is 2?

• (2, 4)

• (2, 5)

• (3, 6)

• (3, 5)

In the second example, what is the slope of the equation y + 3 = 3/2(x + 4)?

• 2

• 1/2

• 3/2

• 2/3

What are the coordinates of the point identified from the second equation?

• (3, 4)

• (4, 3)

• (-4, -3)

• (-3, -4)

After plotting the point (-4, -3), what is the next point using the slope 3/2?

• (-2, -1)

• (-2, 0)

• (-1, 0)

• (-1, 1)

What is the y-intercept of the line in the second example?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 0

How many points are needed at minimum to graph a straight line?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One