5.2- Using Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

Steps to writing an equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b)

Step 1: Identify the Slope.

Step 2: Use the slope and one of the points to solve for the y-intercept.

Step 3: Plug in your slope and y-intercept to write an equation in slope-intercept form.

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4. Slope-Intercept Word Problem Challenge.

5.3- Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form

Point- Slope Form: y− y1=m(x−x1)

Step 1: Find the slope. Step 2: If more than one point is given, then choose one of the points. Then use that

point and the slope to write your equation in point-slope form. Step 3: Don’t distribute. Leave it in point-slope form. It is not pretty, but it is correct.

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