Welcome to Algebra I: Writing the Equation of a Line When Given Two Points on the Line
The equation of a line is typically written as y=mx+b. If students know two points that a line passes through, then they can write the equation for the line in standard form (y=mx+b). Part of the "Welcome to Algebra I" series.
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Runtime: 24 minutes 23 seconds
- Topic: Mathematics
- Subtopic: Algebra, Mathematics
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: Welcome to Algebra I
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