Finding the Equation of a Line Given Point and Slope

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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, we learn how to find the equation of a line given a point and a slope. The point-slope formula is used to solve this type of problem. By plugging in the given numbers, we can easily find the slope and the y-intercept, which allows us to write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form. This method is straightforward and eliminates the need to plot multiple points on the graph.

Lesson Description:

Finding the equation of a line given a point and a slope

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Questions answered by this video:

What is the point-slope form of a line?
How do I find the equation of a line when I know the slope of the line and a point that the line pass through?
What is the equation of the line with a slope of 3 that passes through (0,-2)?

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In this lesson, the teacher shows how to find the equation of a line when you know the slope of the line and a point that the line passes through.

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