Grade 11
  1. Algebra  1.1. Sequences and Series  1.1.1. Arithmetic Sequence  1.1.2. Arithmetic Series  1.1.3. Geometric Sequence  1.1.4. Geometric Series  1.1.5. Convergence and Divergence  1.1.6. Sum to Infinity  1.1.7. Sigma Notation  1.2. Complex Numbers  1.2.1. Imaginary and Complex Numbers  1.2.2. Operations with Complex Numbers  1.2.3. Polar and Cartesian Forms  1.2.4. Complex Conjugates  1.2.5. Modulus and Argument  1.2.6. De Moivre's Theorem  1.2.7. Powers and Roots of Complex Numbers  1.3. Binomial Theorem  1.3.1. Expansion of Binomials  1.3.2. General Term  1.3.3. Binomial Coefficients  1.3.4. Applications of Binomial Theorem  1.3.5. Pascal's Triangle
  2. Functions and Graphs  2.1. Types of Functions  2.1.1. Polynomial Functions  2.1.2. Rational Functions  2.1.3. Exponential Functions  2.1.4. Logarithmic Functions  2.1.5. Trigonometric Functions  2.1.6. Piecewise Functions  2.2. Transformations of Functions  2.2.1. Translations  2.2.2. Reflections  2.2.3. Dilations and Stretches  2.2.4. Rotations  2.3. Inverse Functions  2.3.1. Finding Inverses  2.3.2. Graphs of Inverse Functions  2.3.3. Properties of Inverse Functions  2.3.4. Restrictions for Inverses
  3. Trigonometry  3.1. Trigonometric Ratios and Identities  3.1.1. Basic Trigonometric Ratios  3.1.2. Pythagorean Identities  3.1.3. Sum and Difference Formulas  3.1.4. Double Angle Formulas  3.1.5. Half Angle Formulas  3.1.6. Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas  3.2. Trigonometric Equations  3.2.1. Solving Trigonometric Equations  3.2.2. General Solutions in Trigonometric Equations  3.3. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions  3.3.1. Sine Graph  3.3.2. Cosine Graph  3.3.3. Tangent Graph  3.3.4. Amplitude and Period Adjustments  3.3.5. Phase Shifts in Graphs of Trigonometric Functions  3.4. Applications of Trigonometry  3.4.1. Laws of Sines and Cosines  3.4.2. Area of Triangles  3.4.3. Solving Triangles  3.4.4. Bearings and Navigation
  4. Calculus  4.1. Limits and Continuity  4.1.1. Concept of a Limit  4.1.2. One-Sided Limits  4.1.3. Limits at Infinity  4.1.4. Continuity of a Function  4.1.5. Types of Discontinuities  4.2. Differentiation  4.2.1. Definition of Derivative  4.2.2. Rules of Differentiation  4.2.3. Higher Order Derivatives  4.2.4. Chain Rule  4.2.5. Product Rule  4.2.6. Quotient Rule  4.3. Applications of Differentiation  4.3.1. Rate of Change  4.3.2. Tangents and Normals  4.3.3. Maxima and Minima  4.3.4. Increasing and Decreasing Functions  4.3.5. Optimization Problems  4.3.6. Curve Sketching  4.3.7. Related Rates  4.4. Integration  4.4.1. Antiderivatives  4.4.2. Indefinite Integrals  4.4.3. Definite Integrals  4.4.4. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus  4.4.5. Techniques of Integration  4.4.6. Area Under a Curve  4.5. Applications of Integration  4.5.1. Area Between Curves  4.5.2. Volumes of Solids of Revolution  4.5.3. Average Value of a Function
  5. Vectors and Matrices  5.1. Vectors  5.1.1. Representation of Vectors  5.1.2. Vector Operations  5.1.3. Dot Product  5.1.4. Cross Product  5.1.5. Applications in Geometry  5.1.6. Projection of Vectors  5.2. Matrices  5.2.1. Types of Matrices  5.2.2. Matrix Operations  5.2.3. Determinants  5.2.4. Inverse of a Matrix  5.2.5. Solving Systems of Linear Equations  5.2.6. Cramer's Rule
  6. Probability and Statistics  6.1. Probability  6.1.1. Basic Probability Concepts  6.1.2. Conditional Probability  6.1.3. Independent and Dependent Events  6.1.4. Bayes' Theorem  6.1.5. Combinatorial Probability  6.2. Random Variables  6.2.1. Discrete Random Variables  6.2.2. Continuous Random Variables  6.2.3. Probability Distributions  6.3. Probability Distributions  6.3.1. Binomial Distribution  6.3.2. Normal Distribution  6.3.3. Poisson Distribution  6.3.4. Uniform Distribution  6.4. Statistics  6.4.1. Measures of Central Tendency  6.4.2. Measures of Dispersion  6.4.3. Data Collection and Representation  6.4.4. Correlation and Regression  6.4.5. Sampling Techniques
  7. Coordinate Geometry  7.1. Straight Lines  7.1.1. Slope and Intercept Form  7.1.2. Distance Formula  7.1.3. Midpoint Formula  7.1.4. Angle Between Lines  7.1.5. Equation of Lines  7.2. Conic Sections  7.2.1. Circle  7.2.2. Parabola  7.2.3. Ellipse  7.2.4. Hyperbola  7.2.5. Properties of Conics  7.2.6. Parametric Equations of Conics  7.2.7. Polar Coordinates of Conics
  8. Mathematical Reasoning  8.1. Logic  8.1.1. Statements and Logical Connectives  8.1.2. Truth Tables  8.1.3. Logical Equivalence  8.1.4. Quantifiers  8.1.5. Proof Techniques  8.2. Proofs  8.2.1. Direct Proof  8.2.2. Indirect Proof  8.2.3. Proof by Contradiction  8.2.4. Proof by Mathematical Induction

Grade 11 → Coordinate Geometry → Straight Lines ↓


Slope and Intercept Form


In the world of coordinate geometry, one of the most important equations you will see is called the "slope and intercept form" or often "slope-intercept form." This form allows you to quickly and easily understand and plot the characteristics of a straight line using algebra.

The general equation for the slope-intercept form of a straight line is expressed as:

    y = mx + c

In this equation:

  • y is the dependent variable (usually represents the vertical position on the graph)
  • x is the independent variable (usually represents the horizontal position on the graph)
  • m is the slope of the line, which measures its steepness
  • c is the y-intercept, where the line crosses the y-axis

The concept of slope

The slope of a line, represented by m, is a measure of its inclination or steepness. It is defined as the ratio of the change in the vertical direction ("rise") to the change in the horizontal direction ("run") between any two distinct points on the line. It is expressed mathematically as:

    m = (change in y) / (change in x) = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Consider two points on the line: (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) Here, (y₂ - y₁) is the rise, and (x₂ - x₁) is the run. If the line is going upwards from left to right, the slope is positive, and if the line is going downwards, it is negative.

  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  (x₁, y₁)
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The concept of intercept

The intercept in the slope-intercept formula is represented by c. This value is the point at which the line crosses the y-axis. At this point, the value of x is zero. Thus, the mathematical explanation for the y-intercept is:

    c = y when x = 0

If you have the equation of a line, you can quickly identify where the line will intersect the y-axis by looking at the value of c.

  
  
  

  
  

  
  
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Examples of slope and intercept form

Let us look at some examples to understand these concepts better:

Example 1: Straight line

Consider the equation of a line which is given as:

    y = 2x + 3

Here, the slope is m = 2, which means that for every unit increase in x, y increases by 2 units. The y-intercept is c = 3, which means that the line cuts the y-axis at the point (0, 3).

Example 2: Negative slope

Consider the equation:

    y = -4x + 2

In this case, the slope m = -4 indicates that y decreases by 4 units for every unit increase in x. The y-intercept is c = 2, so the line crosses the y-axis at (0, 2).

Example 3: Horizontal line

Consider a line equation:

    y = 5

This equation represents a horizontal line. Here, the slope m = 0 because there is no x term present. The line is parallel to the x-axis and intersects the y-axis at c = 5.

Example 4: Vertical line

Note that equations in slope-intercept form cannot represent vertical lines because the slope m would be undefined. A vertical line can be represented by the equation x = k, where k is a constant.

Deriving slope-intercept form from two points

If you know two points on the line you can arrive at the slope-intercept form of the line. Let's consider the points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).

To find the equation of the line passing through these points:

  1. First, find the slope m:
    2.         m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)
  2. Then, use a point (say, (x₁, y₁)) to find the y-intercept c.

    3. Rearranging the slope-intercept formula:

            y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

    Finally, solving for y gives:

            y = mx + c

    Where c = y₁ - m*x₁.

Application of slope-intercept form

The slope-intercept form is widely used in mathematics, physics, engineering, and data analysis. With a firm grasp on this concept, you can easily predict and model linear relationships between factors. Here are some examples:

  • Economics: Determining the cost function, where y is the cost and x is the quantity produced.
  • Physics: Calculating velocity as a function of time with constant acceleration.
  • Data Science: Building simple linear regression models where one variable is dependent on another.

Conclusion

Understanding slope and intercept form makes it easier to analyze, interpret, and graph linear equations. These equations are fundamental to algebra and appear in a variety of applications in a variety of fields, making this an important area of study for any math student.


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