The slope-intercept form of a linear equation of a non-vertical line is given by: Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
Example 1:Write the slope-intercept equation of the line that contains the point (0 -5) and has slope Substitute values into the equation …
Example 2:Write the slope-intercept equation of the line that contains the points (- 3, 8) and (0, - 2). First, find the slope of the line using the given points. Substitute values into the equation …
Example 3:Use the slope-intercept form of the linear equation to graph the line. Identify the slope and y-intercept …
Plot the y-intercept …
Use the slope to plot a second point …
Down 2 units …and right 3 units … and plot the point …
Draw the line through the two points …