How are the different types of linear equations similar and how are they different?

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anonymous · Answer

@mathmale

mathmale · Answer

I'd suggest you begin by finding these three types of equations of straight lines and typing them out here.  That'll give you something concrete to compare and contrast.

Hint:  One of the types of equations of straight lines is the slope-intercept form.  What are the names of the other types?

anonymous · Answer

The slope-intercept form:
y = m x + b.
The point-slope form:
y − y1 = m (x − x1). 
The general form:
a x + b y + c = 0.