Writing and Understanding Linear Equations

Writing and Understanding Linear Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial covers writing linear equations using slope and points, explaining point-slope form, converting to slope-intercept form, and applying these concepts to real-life problems. It includes examples of writing equations from given points and slopes, and demonstrates how to model real-world situations with linear equations.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in writing an equation of a line given its slope and a point?

Find two points on the line

Identify the y-intercept

Use the slope formula

Write the equation in point-slope form

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In point-slope form, what does the 'm' represent?

The slope of the line

The y-intercept

A point on the line

The x-intercept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle a negative x-coordinate in point-slope form?

Add the negative sign to the slope

Rewrite it as a positive

Ignore the negative sign

Subtract it from the y-coordinate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of converting an equation to slope-intercept form?

To find the x-intercept

To simplify the equation

To find the slope

To solve for y

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When given two function values, what is the first step in writing a linear function?

Identify the x-intercept

Write the equation in point-slope form

Find the y-intercept

Calculate the slope

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you determine if a real-life situation can be modeled by a linear equation?

Calculate the slope

Check for a constant rate of change

Find the y-intercept

Identify two points on the line

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