Linear Equation in

Two Variables

Lesson 5.2
Linear Equation A linear equation in two
IN TWO variables is an equation
that can be written as:
VARIABLES Ax + By = C
where a, b, and c are real
Determine numbers, but a and b
whether (1,2) is a cannot be both zero.
solution to
2x + y = 4
Linear Equation
IN TWO
VARIABLES
Determine
whether (1,2) is a
solution to
2x + y = 4
 The solution of a linear
Linear Equation equation in two variables is
IN TWO an ordered that satisfies the
VARIABLES equation, thus makes a true
mathematical statement.
Determine 2(1) + 2 = 4
whether (1,2) is a 2+2=4
solution to 4=4
2x + y = 4 Therefore,
(1, 2) is a solution to
2x + y = 4.
The slope of a Line
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
If the slope is 0, then the line is horizontal.
If the slope is undefined, then the line is vertical.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
If the slope is 0, then the line is horizontal.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
If the slope is 0, then the line is horizontal.
Remember,
If the slope is positive, the line goes uphill from left to right.
If the slope is negative, the line goes downhill from left to
right.
If the slope is 0, then the line is horizontal.
If the slope is undefined, then the line is vertical.
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7

Find the slope of the line that 4

5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7

Find the slope of the line that 4

5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3 (2, 3)

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7
(4, 5)
Find the slope of the line that 4
5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3 (2, 3)

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7
(4, 5)
Find the slope of the line that 4
5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3 (2, 3)

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7
(4, 5)
Find the slope of the line that 4
5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3 (2, 3)

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7
(4, 5)
Find the slope of the line that 4
5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3 (2, 3)

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
 Y
1
how to find the 09
8
slope? 6
7

Find the slope of the line that 4

5

passes through (2, 3) and (4, 3

5). 2
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
X 0
Solution 1: - -9 -8 - -6 -5 -4 -3 - - -

Using Graph 10 7 2 1 1-
-3
2
-4
-5
-6
-
-8
7
-9
-
10
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1)
and which is called (𝑥2,
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1) Let (2, 3) be (𝑥1, 𝑦1) and
and which is called (𝑥2, (4, 5) be (𝑥2, 𝑦2).
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1) Let (2, 3) be (𝑥1, 𝑦1) and
and which is called (𝑥2, (4, 5) be (𝑥2, 𝑦2).
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1) Let (2, 3) be (𝑥1, 𝑦1) and
and which is called (𝑥2, (4, 5) be (𝑥2, 𝑦2).
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1) Let (2, 3) be (𝑥1, 𝑦1) and
and which is called (𝑥2, (4, 5) be (𝑥2, 𝑦2).
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
Solution 2:
Using the Slope
Formula
It does not matter which
point is called (𝑥1, 𝑦1) Let (2, 3) be (𝑥1, 𝑦1) and
and which is called (𝑥2, (4, 5) be (𝑥2, 𝑦2).
𝑦2). Following the given
formula, you will still
arrive at the same
answer.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the standard form, Ax + By = C,
use the formula
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the standard form, Ax + By = C,
use the formula
Example:
Find the slope of the line using the equation 2x + 3y = 4.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the standard form, Ax + By = C,
use the formula
Example:
Find the slope of the line using the equation 2x + 3y = 4.

In the equation 2x + 3y = 4, a = 2 and b = 3

 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the standard form, Ax + By = C,
use the formula
Example:
Find the slope of the line using the equation 2x + 3y = 4.

In the equation 2x + 3y = 4, a = 2 and b = 3

 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the standard form, Ax + By = C,
use the formula
Example:
Find the slope of the line using the equation 2x + 3y = 4.

In the equation 2x + 3y = 4, a = 2 and b = 3

Therefore, the slope is

 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the slope-intercept form,
y = mx + b, the slope is m.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the slope-intercept form,
y = mx + b, the slope is m.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the slope-intercept form,
y = mx + b, the slope is m.
Example:
Find the slope of the line whose equation is y = -3x + 7.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the slope-intercept form,
y = mx + b, the slope is m.
Example:
Find the slope of the line whose equation is y = -3x + 7.

Obviously, the equation is written in slope-intercept form

y = mx + b, where m = -3.
 Finding slope of the Line When Given an Equation
If the equation is given in the slope-intercept form,
y = mx + b, the slope is m.
Example:
Find the slope of the line whose equation is y = -3x + 7.

Obviously, the equation is written in slope-intercept form

y = mx + b, where m = -3.

Therefore, the slope of the line is -3.