Equations of a Line

A line can be represented by various forms of equations, each useful in different situations.

Slope-Intercept Form

Example: Slope-Intercept Form

Point-Slope Form

Example: Point-Slope Form

Two-Point Form

Example: Two-Point Form

Intercept Form

Example: Intercept Form

General Form

Practice Problems

1. Write the equation of a line with slope and y-intercept .
2. Find the equation of a line through and .
3. Write the equation of a line with x-intercept and y-intercept in intercept form.
4. Convert to slope-intercept form.