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In what form is the following linear equation written?

A. standard

B. Point Slope

C. Slope intercept

D. Rise Run

In what form is the following linear equation written? A. standard B. Point Slope-example-1
User Aravind NC
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This is point slope form which in general is

y - y1 = m(x-x1)

The slope is m, which in this case is m = 2/3
The point this line goes through is (x1,y1) = (1,3)

As the name "point slope form" suggests, this form quickly lets us know the slope and one point that is on the line.
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