Writing Linear Equations

Question 1

The point-slope form of the equation of a line that passes through points (8, 4) and (0, 2) is y – 4 = (x – 8). What is the slope-intercept form of the equation for this line?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y = x + 2

Question 2

The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–5, –1) and (10, –7) is . What is the standard form of the equation for this line?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2x + 5y = –15

Question 3

The table represents a linear equation.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y – 8 = –0.2(x + 10)

Question 4

The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–4, –3) and (12, 1) is y – 1 = (x – 12). What is the standard form of the equation for this line?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x – 4y = 8

Question 5

Line AB passes through points A(−6, 6) and B(12, 3). If the equation of the line is written in slope-intercept form, y=mx+b, then m=. What is the value of b?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

5

Question 6

Line CD passes through points (0, 2) and (4, 6). Which equation represents line CD?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y = x + 2

Question 7

Line JK passes through points J(–4, –5) and K(–6, 3). If the equation of the line is written in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, what is the value of b?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Line CD passes through points C(1, 3) and D(4, –3). If the equation of the line is written in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, what is the value of b?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

5

Question 9

The slope-intercept form of the equation of a line that passes through point (–2, –13) is y = 5x – 3. What is the point-slope form of the equation for this line?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y + 13 = 5(x + 2)

Question 10

Marty and Ethan both wrote a function, but in different ways.Marty Ethan

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Marty’s with a slope of 1/3

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