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For a nonvertical line through the point at (x1, y1) with slope m, the point-slope form of a linear equation is ______. |
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y - x1 = m(x - y1) |
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y - y1 = m(x - x1) |
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y - y1 = m - (x - x1) |
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x - x1 = m(y - y1) |
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Write the point–slope form of an equation for the line passing through (2, –5) with slope  |
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An equation in point–slope form for the line shown in the graph below is________. |
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y + 3 = –1(x – 0) |
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y – 4 = 1(x – 1) |
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y – 0 = –1(x – 3) |
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y + 4 = 1(x + 1) |
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Consider the graph below. In 1990, the population of Iowa Falls, Iowa, was 5435. In 1998, the population was 5137. An equation in point–slope form for the population of Iowa Falls, as shown in the graph, is______. |
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Write the point-slope form of an equation of the line in the graph. Use (-2, 0) for (x1, y1). |
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y = (x + 2) |
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y = (x – 2) |
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y – 2 = x |
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y + 2 = x |
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