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Using Point-Slope Form

This topic deals with forming the point-slope equation of a line, using the slope and a point on the line. We also learn to find the slope and a point the line passes through from the equation.
Practice Question
1

Use point-slope form of the equation to identify a point the line passes through and the slope of the line. 

y – 2 = 3(x + 8)

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

m = 3; point = (8, -2)
B)

m = -3; point = (-8, -2)
C)

m = -3; point = (-8, 2)
D)

m = 3; point = (-8, 2)
Practice Question
2

Use point-slope form of the equation to identify a point the line passes through and the slope of the line. 

y – 2 = -3(x + 6)

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

m = 3; point = (8, -2)
B)

m = -3; point = (-6, -2)
C)

m = -3; point = (-6, 2)
D)

m = 3; point = (-8, 2)
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