More on Standard Form of an Equation

Writing the standard form of an equation allows you to easily determine the x and y intercepts of the equation. Simply substitute 0 in for x and solve the equation for y. This will give you the y-intercept. By substituting 0 in for y, you can find the x-intercept. Plotting these two points will allow you to draw the line that the equation describes. Using the picture, you can then determine the slope, if asked to do so.

Tonight's Homework: Complete both sides of the yellow Linear Equations worksheet.