1. HPC 1.6 Notes Learning Targets: - Interpret the slope of a line - Write equations in slope-intercept form - Write equations in point-slope form

2. Basics to Know… Slope of a line: Equation of a vertical line: Equation of a horizontal line: Point-slope form of an equation of a line: Slope-intercept form of an equation of a line: General form of an equation of a line:

3. More Basics to Know… Criterion for Parallel Lines: Criterion for Perpendicular Lines:

4. Ex 1) The slope and a point on a line are given. Use this information to locate three additional points on the line. Slope: ; point: (-3, 2)

5. Ex 2) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. Slope = ½; containing the point (3, 1)

6. Ex 3) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. Containing the points (-3, 4) and (2, 5)

7. Ex 4) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. x-intercept = -4; y-intercept = 4

8. Ex 5) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. Slope = undefined; containing the point (3, 8)

9. Ex 6) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. Parallel to the line y = 2x; containing the point (-1, 2)

10. Ex 7) Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using slope-intercept form or point-slope form. Perpendicular to the line x – 2y = -5; containing the point (0, 4)