Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Write a linear equation from a slope and a point

Write a linear equation from a slope and a point

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Write an equation for a line with slope 2 that passes through (3, 7).

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Write an equation for a line with slope -3 that passes through (1, 4).

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Write an equation for a line with slope 4 that passes through (-2, -5).

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What is the equation of a line with slope 3 passing through (2, 5)?
0.y=3x-1
1.y=3x+5
2.y=3x-11
3.y=2x+3
Easy
Find the equation for a line with slope 2 passing through (1, 1).
0.y=2x-1
1.y=2x+1
2.y=x+2
3.y=2x+3
Easy
A line has a slope of 1 and goes through the point (5, 8). What is its equation?
0.y=x+3
1.y=x+8
2.y=x-3
3.y=5x+8

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