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How Do You Find the Slope of a Line from a Graph?

Trying to find the slope of a graphed line? First, identify two points on the line. Then, you could use these points to figure out the slope. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use two points on the line to find the change in 'y' and the change in 'x'. Then, you'll see how to take these values and calculate the slope. Check it out!
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Slope-Intercept Form If You Have Two Points?

Trying to write an equation in slope-intercept form? Have two points on your line? You'll need to find your slope and y-intercept. Watch this tutorial and see what needs to be done to write an equation in slope-intercept form!
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Slope-Intercept Form If You Have One Point and a Parallel Line?

Want to find the slope-intercept form of a line when you're given a point on that line and another line parallel to that line? Remember, parallel lines have the same slope. If you can find the slope of that parallel line, you'll have the slope of your line! In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the slope of your line and use that slope, along with the given point, to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form. Take a look!
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Slope-Intercept Form If You Have One Point and a Perpendicular Line?

Want to find the slope-intercept form of a line when you're given a point on that line and another line perpendicular to that line? Remember, perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals of each other. In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the slope using the slope of the perpendicular line. Then, use this slope and the given point to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form. Check it out!
How Do You Put an Equation in Standard Form Into Slope-Intercept or Point-Slope Form?

Looking for some practice converting the equation of a line into different forms? Then this tutorial was made for you! Follow along as this tutorial shows you how to take a linear equation from standard form and convert it into slope-intercept form and point-slope form.
How Do You Put an Equation in Point-Slope Form Into Standard or Slope-Intercept Form?

Looking for some practice converting the equation of a line into different forms? Then this tutorial was made for you! Follow along as this tutorial shows you how to take a linear equation from point-slope form and convert it into standard form and slope-intercept form.
How Do You Find the Slope of a Line from Two Points?

Calculating the slope of a line from two given points? Use the slope formula! This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Write an Equation for a Vertical Line?

Trying to find the equation of a vertical line that goes through a given point? Remember that vertical lines only have an 'x' value and no 'y' value. Follow along with this tutorial as you see how use the information given to write the equation of a vertical line.
How Do You Write an Equation for a Horizontal Line?

Trying to find the equation of a horizontal line that goes through a given point? Remember that vertical lines only have a 'y' value and no 'x' value. Follow along with this tutorial as you see how use the information given to write the equation of a horizontal line.
How Do You Graph a Vertical Line?

To graph a vertical line that goes through a given point, first plot that point. Then draw a straight line up and down that goes through the point, and you're done! To see this process in action, watch this tutorial!
How Do You Graph a Horizontal Line?

To graph a horizontal line that goes through a given point, first plot that point. Then draw a straight line left and right that goes through the point, and you're done! To see this process in action, watch this tutorial!
How Do You Graph a Line If You're Given the Slope and the Intercept?

Trying to graph a line from a given slope and y-intercept? Think you need to find an equation first? Think again! In this tutorial, see how to use that given slope and y-intercept to graph the line.
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Point-Slope Form If You Have the Slope and One Point?

Trying to write an equation in point-slope form? Got a point on the line and the slope? Plug those values correctly into the point-slope form of a line and you'll have your answer! Watch this tutorial to get all the details!
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Point-Slope Form If You Have Two Points?

Trying to write an equation in point-slope form? Have two points but no slope? You'll need to use those points to find a slope first. Watch this tutorial and see what needs to be done to write an equation in point-slope form!
How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Slope-Intercept Form If You Have the Slope and the Y-Intercept?

Want to write an equation in slope-intercept form? Already have the slope and y-intercept? Perfect! Just correctly plug those values into your equation and you're done! Learn how in this tutorial.
What's the Formula for Slope?

When you're dealing with linear equations, you may be asked to find the slope of a line. That's when knowing the slope formula really comes in handy! Learn the formula to find the slope of a line by watching this tutorial.
How Do You Know if Two Lines are Parallel?

Parallel lines are lines that will go on and on forever without ever intersecting. This is because they have the same slope! If you have two linear equations that have the same slope but different y-intercepts, then those lines are parallel to one another!
How Do You Know if Two Lines Are Perpendicular?

Perpendicular lines intersect at right angles to one another. To figure out if two equations are perpendicular, take a look at their slopes. The slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals of each other. Their product is -1! Watch this tutorial and see how to determine if two equations are perpendicular.
What Does the Slope of a Line Mean?

You can't learn about linear equations without learning about slope. The slope of a line is the steepness of the line. There are many ways to think about slope. Slope is the rise over the run, the change in 'y' over the change in 'x', or the gradient of a line. Check out this tutorial to learn about slope!
What Does Negative Slope Mean?

What does a negative slope mean? What does the graph of a negative slope look like? Find the answers to these questions by watching this tutorial!
What Does Positive Slope Mean?

What does a positive slope mean? What does the graph of a positive slope look like? Find the answers to these questions by watching this tutorial!
What Does 0 Slope Mean?

A zero slope is just the slope of a horizontal line! The y-coordinate never changes no matter what the x-coordinate is! In this tutorial, learn about the meaning of zero slope.
What Does Undefined Slope Mean?

An undefined slope (or an infinitely large slope) is the slope of a vertical line! The x-coordinate never changes no matter what the y-coordinate is! There is no run! In this tutorial, learn about the meaning of undefined slope.
What's Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation?

When you're learning about linear equations, you're bound to run into the point-slope form of a line. This form is quite useful in creating an equation of a line if you're given the slope and a point on the line. Watch this tutorial, and learn about the point-slope form of a line!
What's Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation?

When you're learning about linear equations, you're bound to run into the point-slope form of a line. This form is quite useful in creating an equation of a line if you're given the slope and a point on the line. Watch this tutorial, and learn about the point-slope form of a line!
How Do You Use Parallel and Perpendicular Theorems to Prove a Relationship Between Two Lines?

Parallel and perpendicular lines can be found in all sorts of places! In this tutorial, see how to use your knowledge of parallel and perpendicular lines to solve a word problem.
How Do You Construct a Line Parallel to Another Line Through a Given Point?

A compass is a very handy tool! In this tutorial, you'll see how to use a compass and straightedge to construct parallel lines!
How Do You Construct a Line Perpendicular to Another Line Through a Given Point On the Line?

Trying to draw a line perpendicular to another line through a given point, but don't have a protractor? No problem, as long as you have a compass and a straightedge! To see the whole process, watch the video.
What is the Corresponding Angles Postulate?

When a transversal intersects parallel lines, the corresponding angles created have a special relationship. The corresponding angles postulate looks at that relationship! Follow along with this tutorial to learn about this postulate.
What is the Converse of the Corresponding Angles Postulate?

The corresponding angles postulate states that when a transversal intersects parallel lines, the corresponding angles are congruent. What if you go the other way and start with corresponding angles that are congruent? Is the converse of this postulate true? This tutorial explores exactly that!
What is Rate of Change?

Trying to describe the how something changes in relation to something else? Use rate of change! In this tutorial, learn about rate of change and see the difference between positive and negative rates of change!
How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Transversal Diagram?

Got a diagram of a transversal intersecting parallel lines? Trying to figure out all the angle measurements? Take a look at this tutorial, and you'll see how find all the missing angle measurements by identifying vertical, corresponding, adjacent, and alternate exterior angles!
How Do You Find a Value for x that Makes Two Lines Parallel?

Got a transversal intersecting two lines? Trying to figure out if those lines are parallel? You could test to see if corresponding angles are congruent. This tutorial shows you how!
What are Parallel Lines?

Lines that are parallel have a very special quality. Without this quality, these lines are not parallel. In this tutorial, take a look at parallel lines and see how they are different from any other kind of lines!
What are Skew Lines?

Ever heard of skew lines? They're pretty cool! Take a look at this tutorial and you'll be introduced to skew lines.