Linear Algebra For Dummies
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In algebra, linear equations means you're dealing with straight lines. When you're working with the xy-coordinate system, you can use the following formulas to find the slope, y-intercept, distance, and midpoint between two points.

Consider the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2):

Slope of the line through the points:
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Slope-intercept form of the line with y-intercept b:
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Point-slope form of the line with slope m:
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Distance formula:
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Midpoint formula:
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