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Point-slope Form

The equation of a line in point-slope form we will learn how to find the equation of the straight line which is inclined at a given angle to the positive direction of x-axis in anticlockwise sense and passes through a given point.

Let the line MN makes an angle θ with the positive direction of x-axis in anticlockwise sense and passes through the point Q (x1, y1). We have to find the equation of the line MN.

Let P (x, y) be any point on the line MN. But Q (x1, y1) is also a point on the same line. Therefore, the slope of the line MN = yy1xx1

Again, the line MN makes an angle θ with the positive direction of the axis of x; hence, the slope of the line = tan θ = m (say).

Therefore, yy1xx1 = m  

⇒ y - y1 = m (x - x1)

The above equation y - y1 = m (x - x1) is satisfied by the co-ordinates of any point P lying on the line MN.

Therefore, y - y1 = m (x - x1) represent the equation of the straight line AB.


Solved examples to find the equation of a line in point-slope form:

1. Find the equation of a straight line passing through (-9, 5) and inclined at an angle of 120° with the positive direction of x-axis.

Solution:

First find the slope of the line:

Here slope of the line (m) = tan 120° = tan (90° + 30°) = cot 30° = √3.

Given point (x1, y1) ≡ (-9, 5)

Therefore, x1 = -9 and y1 = 5

We know that the equation of a straight line passes through a given point (x1, y1) and has the slope ‘m’ is y - y1 = m (x - x1).

Therefore, the required equation of the straight lien is y - y1 = m (x - x1)

⇒ y - 5 = √3{x - (-9)}

⇒ y - 5 = √3(x + 9)

⇒ y - 5 = √3x + 9√3

⇒ √3x + 9√3 = y - 5

⇒ √3x - y + 9√3 + 5 = 0

 

2. A straight line passes through the point (2, -3) and makes an angle 135° with the positive direction of the x-axis. Find the equation of the straight line.

Solution:  

The required line makes an angle 135° with the positive direction of the axis of x.

Therefore, the slope of the required line = m= tan 135° = tan (90° + 45°) = - cot 45° = -1.

 Again, the required line passes through the point (2, -3).

We know that the equation of a straight line passes through a given point (x1, y1) and has the slope ‘m’ is y - y1 = m (x - x1).

Therefore, the equation of the required straight line is y - (-3) = -1(x -2)

⇒ y + 3 = -x + 2

⇒ x + y + 1 = 0


Notes:

(i) The equation of a straight line of the form y - y1 = m (x - x1) is called its point-slope form.

(ii) The equation of the line y - y1 = m (x - x1) is sometimes expressed in the following form:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

We know that m = tan θ = sinθcosθ

⇒ y - y1 = sinθcosθ (x - x1)

xx1cosθ = yy1sinθ  = r, Where r = (xx1)2+(yy1)2 i.e., the distance between the points (x, y) and (x1, y1).

The equation of a straight line as xx1cosθ = yy1sinθ = r is called its Symmetrical form.

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