8.9
Interpret y = mx + b as defining a linear equation whose graph is a line with m as the slope and b as the y-intercept.
Example Problems
Write the equation of a line that is parallel to and that passes through the point .
Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to and that passes through the point .
Write the equation of a line that is parallel to and that passes through the point .
Khan Academy ResourcesIntro to slopeSlope formulaSlope reviewSlope-intercept form reviewSlope-intercept introSlope from two pointsSlope-intercept from two pointsRates & proportional relationshipsSlope from graphSlope-intercept equation from graphSlope from equationGraphing proportional relationshipsWorked example: slope from graphConverting to slope-intercept formSlope of a line: negative slopeWorked example: slope from two pointsSlope of a horizontal lineGraphing proportional relationships: unit rateRates & proportional relationships: gas mileageSlope & direction of a lineGraphing proportional relationships from a tableGraphing proportional relationships from an equationPositive & negative slopeSlope from equationWorked examples: slope-intercept introRates & proportional relationships exampleIntro to slope

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