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Standard Form

Algebra 1 Notes SOL A.6 Standard Form;  and  Lines

Mrs. Grieser

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________ Block: _______

Standard Form: Ax + By = C

Example: Identify the form of the equation, then put in standard form.

y = -2x + 1

b) y + 3 = -2(x – 2)

Equivalent Equations in Standard Form

 If we multiply or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, we get an

equivalent equation.

Examples: Write two equations in standard form that are equivalent to the given equations.

a) 2x – 6y = 4

b) -3x + 9y = 27

“Simplest” or “Best” Standard Form:

 Coefficients are integers (no fractions or decimals!)

 Greatest common factor among coefficients is 1

 Leading coefficient (A) is positive

 Example: Write in “best” standard form: y =

x – 3

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Example: Write an equation in standard form from a graph.

1) Find slope: ______________

2) Write equation (point-slope): ________________

3) Rewrite in standard form: _____________________

Example: Write an equation in standard form given points (3, -1) and (2, -3)

1) Find slope: ______________

2) Write equation (point-slope): ________________

3) Rewrite in standard form: _____________________

Vertical and Horizontal Lines

y = a is a ____________________line, and x = b is a _____________ line

1) Write an equation of the vertical line:_______________

2) Write an equation of the horizontal line:_____________

3) Given point (-4, 10), what is the equation of the vertical line passing

through that point? _________ The horizontal line? ___________

Standard Form