Point-Slope+Form

Graphing Linear Functions-Target D: Graph a linear equation from any form.
When we graph a line from this equation, we will do it similarily to graphing from slope-intercept form. We will plot the point from the equation and use the slope, rise over run, to get to the next point. We will do this a third time and then draw the line.
 * Point-Slope form** of a linear equation is

Graph the following linear equation in point-slope form.



The point is: (-3, 4) and the slope is 1/2. Plot the point (-3, 4). From the point, using the slope, go up 1 (from the point) and to the right 2. this is the next point. Use the slope again to get to the third point. Draw a line through the three points to graph the line.



a) math y-4=\frac{-1}{3}(x+1) math
 * Point-Slope Form Quick Check**....given the linear equation in point-slope form, graph it.

Quick Check Solutions - Graphing in Point-Slope Form

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