Point-Slope Form Math Worksheet - James Madison High School Page 13

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Example: Write the slope-intercept form for the
equation of the line through the points (4, 3) and (-2, 5).
5
3
2
1
Calculate the slope.
m =
= -
= -
-2
4
6
3
y – y
= m(x – x
)
Point-slope form
1
1
1
1
y –
(x – 4)
3
=
-
Use m = - and the point (4, 3).
3
3
Solve for y…
1
13
y =
-
x +
Slope-intercept form
3
3
13

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