Using the Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation

In lesson 5.1, we revisit the concepts of slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) and use them to create equations for lines that pass through given slopes. Today's problems involve several scenarios:

a. If given m and b, students, will write an equation for a line and then graph it. Example: If m=2 and b=-3, then the equation of the line would be y=2x -3.

b. If given m and a point on the line, students will use the equation y = mx + b to determine the y-intercept. This will allow the student to write the equation of the line and then graph it.

c. If given 2 points on the same line, students will determine the slope, and then the y-intercept. Once these two things are determined, students will use the information to write the equation of the line and graph it.

Tonight's homework: Read Lesson 5.1 and then complete this assignment: 5.1(13-31, odd)