SOLUTION: The point-slope form of an equation of a line is represented by y-y1=m
(x-x1). Which of these could be used to determine the slope?
A. y1-x1/y-y1
B. x-x1/y-y1
C. y-y1/x-
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Question 117177: The point-slope form of an equation of a line is represented by y-y1=m
(x-x1). Which of these could be used to determine the slope?
A. y1-x1/y-y1
B. x-x1/y-y1
C. y-y1/x-x1
D. x1-x/y1-y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since m is the slope, we can solve for m
Start with the given equation
Divide both sides by to isolate m
So the slope of is
So the answer is C)
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