3. Slope
The ratio that describes the tilt of a line is its
slope.
To calculate slope, you use this ratio.
Slope = (Vertical Change) = Rise
(Horizontal Change) Run
4. Slope Equation
m = y2 – y 1
x 2 – x1
m is the slope
points (x1 , y1) & (x2 , y2)
5. Slope
A positive slope rises to the right
A negative slope falls to the right
6. Finding Slope on a Graph
Remember: Rise over Run.
We’re reading
from left to
right. So start at
the left most
point and then
figure out how
to get to the
Rise: 2 Rise: -3 next point.
Run: 4 Run: 2
Ratio is 2/4 Ratio is -3/2
7. Finding Slope from 2 Points
You can find the slope of the line using the
ratio.
slope = difference of y – coordinates
difference of x – coordinates.
The y-coordinate you use first in the
numerator must correspond to the x-
coordinate you use first in the denominator.
8. Slope Equation
m = y2 – y 1
x 2 – x1
m is the slope
points (x1 , y1) & (x2 , y2)
9. Find the slope of the line
through C(-2, 6) and D(4,
3) = difference in y-coordinates
Slope
difference in x-coordinates
= (3 – 6) y-coordinates
(4 – (-2)) x-coordinates
Slope = -3 / 6 = -1/2
Down 1, to the Right 2. Cause of Rise (of –1)
over Run (+2).
10. Find the Slope of the Line
through each pair of
points:
V(8, -1) and Q(0, -7)
S(-4, 3) and R(-10, 9)
11. Find the Slope of the Line
through each pair of
points:
V(8, -1) and Q(0, -7)
m = 3/4
S(-4, 3) and R(-10, 9)
m = -1
= (-1 / 1) if you need a ratio
12. Special Cases
Horizontal and Vertical lines are special cases
This is a horizontal line.
The points are (-3, 2) and (1, 2).
Therefore, Y = 2.
Find the slope.
Slope = (2 – 2) / (1 – (-3) = 0 /4 = 0
The slope for a horizontal line (or anything Y = ?) is zero.
13. Special Cases
Horizontal and Vertical lines are special cases
This is a vertical line.
The points are (-4, 1) and (-4, 3).
Therefore, X = -4.
Find the slope.
Slope = (1 – 3) / (-4 – (-4) = -2 /0 = Undefined
Slope is, therefore, UNDEFINED for vertical lines.
lines
15. Formats for a Linear
Equation
Standard Form: ax + by = c
Slope-Intercept : y = mx + b
Use your properties of algebra to convert
between the two
(Addition Property, Division Property, etc)
16. Finding the Equation of a
Line
Use your slope equation with any point on the
line and the point (x, y)
For example the points C(-2, 6) and D(4, 3)
earlier had a slope of -1/2
m = y2 – y1 -1 = y – 6
x2 – x 1 2 x – (-2)
2( y-6 ) = -1 ( x – (-2) )
2y - 12 = -x +2
y = (-1/2) x + 7
18. Graphing Lines
This is the graph of
y=(-1/2)x + 3.
The slope of the line is
(-2/4) or (-1/2).
The Y-INTERCEPT of • The CONSTANT in the
the line is the point equation is the same as
where the line crosses the y-intercept.
the Y-AXIS.
19. Graphing Lines
This is the graph of
y=(-1/2)x + 3.
The slope of the line is
(-2/4) or (-1/2).
y = (-1/2)x + 3
Slope
Y-Intercept
always a ratio
= Constant
For whole numbers
divide by 1
20. Using Slope-Intercept Form
Using the Slope-Intercept Form, you can
graph without having to pick points and make
a table.
y = mx + b Slope-Intercept Form
m = Slope of the line. (Ratio)
b = Y-Intercept. (Constant)
Linear Equations can always be put in this
format. It is like solving for y.
21. To Graph with y = mx + b
1) Start with b. Since b is where the line of the
equation hits the y-axis, its your first point.
Point = (0, b)
2) Take the slope, or m. Starting at b, move
along the RISE and RUN of the ratio.
3) Where you end up is your second point.
4) Connect the two dots with a line. (This is the
graph of your linear equation).
28. Parallel Lines
Parallel lines have the same slope
Find the equation using the same process we
used above with the slope and the new point
29. Example of Parallel Line
Find a line parallel to y = (-1/2)x + 7 through
point ( 10, 3)
-1 = y – 3
2 x – 10
2(y – 3) = -1 (x – 10) Cross multiplied
2y – 6 = -x + 10 Distributive Property
2y = -x +16 Added 6 to both sides
y = (-1/2)x + 8 Divided by 2
30. Perpendicular Line
The slope of a perpendicular line is the
negative inverse of the original slope
For example, if the original slope is -1/2, the
perpendicular slope is 2 (Ratio form 2/1)
To find a perpendicular line through a given
point, use the perpendicular slope and the
given point in the slope equation
31. Example of Perpendicular
Line
Find a line perpendicular to y = (-1/2)x + 7
through point ( 10, 3)
Perpendicular slope = 2 (same as 2 / 1 )
2 = y–3 Slope equation
1 x – 10
1 (y – 3) = 2 (x – 10) Cross multiplied
y – 3 = 2x - 20 Distributive Property
y = 2x - 17 Added 3 to both sides
32. Practice
Even problems in the sets below
Textbook p168: even of (12-18, 24, 34-42)
Textbook p175: even of (8-16, 24-32, 38-44)