The first step of writing an equation when given two points is the same for both strategies, slope-intercept or point-slope forms. What would be the first step in finding the equation of the line that passes through (5, 1) and (3, 5)?
b =
y = (1/2)x – 8✔ y = -2x + 2y = 2x – 14y = -2x – 8
The equation of line B is .
m =
y = one-third x + 3



y = x + 67 = –1(–1) + by – 4 = –1 (x – 2)y – 7 = –1 (x – (–1))y – 2 = x – 4y = –x + 6
In which step did Helena make an error?
Use point-slope form, y - y1 = m(x - x1), to find the linear equation of a line that passes through the points (2, -1) and (10, 7). y = x +
What can you conclude about the line represented in the table? Select all that apply.


Line A has . The equation of line A is . Line B has . The equation of line B is .
The equation of a line given two points needs to be found. Samuel claims that slope-intercept form will generate the equation and Helena claims that point-slope form will find the equation. Who is correct? Explain your reason by describing both forms.
Both Samuel and Helena are correct because both forms can be used to find the equation of a line. In slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), you calculate the slope (m) from the two points and then substitute one point to solve for the y-intercept (b). In point-slope form (y - y1 = m(x - x1)), you calculate the slope and substitute it along with one point directly into the formula, which can then be simplified into slope-intercept form.
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The equation of line A is .
Sample Response: Both are correct. Using either form will result in the same equation. The slope-intercept form uses slope and a point to find the y-intercept. Point-slope form uses the slope and a point to solve for y to generate the equation. Which of the following did you include in your response? Select all that apply.Both Samuel and Helena are correct.Both forms result in the same equation.Slope-intercept uses slope and a point to find the y-intercept.Point-slope uses slope and a point to s
Line B has .
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