One Point Slope Form Calculator

Point-Slope Form Equation:

\[ y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) \]

Y-coordinate of Point (y₁):

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X-coordinate of Point (x₁):

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Slope (m):

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Independent Variable (x):

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Dependent Variable (y):

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1. What is the Point-Slope Form?

The point-slope form is a linear equation format that uses one point on the line (x₁, y₁) and the slope (m) to define the relationship between variables. It's particularly useful when you know a point on the line and its slope but need to find other points.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the point-slope form equation:

\[ y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) \]

Where:

\( y \) — Dependent variable (unitless)
\( y_1 \) — Y-coordinate of known point (unitless)
\( m \) — Slope of the line (unitless)
\( x \) — Independent variable (unitless)
\( x_1 \) — X-coordinate of known point (unitless)

Explanation: The equation calculates the y-value for a given x-value based on a known point and the slope of the line.

3. Applications of Point-Slope Form

Details: The point-slope form is widely used in algebra, physics, engineering, and economics to model linear relationships. It's particularly valuable for interpolation and extrapolation when you have limited data points.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the coordinates of your known point (x₁, y₁), the slope of the line (m), and the x-value for which you want to calculate the corresponding y-value. All values are unitless as this is a mathematical relationship.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is point-slope form different from slope-intercept form?
A: Point-slope form uses a specific point and slope, while slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) uses the y-intercept and slope. They're mathematically equivalent but useful in different scenarios.

Q2: Can I use this for negative slopes?
A: Yes, the calculator works for all real number slopes, including negative values and zero.

Q3: What if my known point is the y-intercept?
A: If your known point is (0, b), the calculator will give you the same result as the slope-intercept form.

Q4: How precise are the calculations?
A: The calculator provides results with up to 4 decimal places for accuracy.

Q5: Can I calculate x if I know y?
A: This calculator specifically solves for y given x. To solve for x given y, you would need to rearrange the equation.