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When it is easier to use the point-slope form to write the equation of a line and when it is easier to use the slope-intercept form?


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Step 1. Explain when to use the point-slope form.

The point-slope form of the equation of the line is y-y1=mx-x1. To write the equation in point-slope form, there shoud be given slope mand one pointx1,y1.

Therefore, if one point and the slope are given, it is easier to use the point-slope form to write the equation of line.

Step 2. Explain when to use the slope-intercept form.

The slope-intercept form is y=mx+b. Where mis slope and b is y-intecept. So, to write the equation of line, there should be a slope and a y-intercept.

Therefore, while slope and y-intercept is given, it's easier to use the slope-intercept form to write the equation of line.


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