Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 3 - Introduction to Graphing - 3.7 Point-Slope Form and Equations of Lines - 3.7 Exercise Set - Page 218: 5

Answer

true

Work Step by Step

RECALL: (1) The slope $m$ of a line can be found using the formula $m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ where $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ are points on the line. (2) The point-slope form of a line's equation is given by $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ where $m$=slope and $(x_1, y_1)$ is a point on the line. (3) The slope-intercept form of a line's equation is $y=mx+b$ where $m$=slope and $b$ is the y-coordinate of the line's y-intercept. When the coordinates of two points on the line are known, the value of the slope can be computed. Once the slope is known, the equation of the line in point-slope form can be written. Thus, the given statement is true.
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