Point-slope form is really useful when working with straight lines. Here are some times when I like using this method more than others:

1. When You Have a Point and a Slope: If you know a specific point on the line, like $(x_1, y_1)$, and you also know the slope $m$, point-slope form is super simple. You can just put these numbers into the formula:

   $$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$$

   This is great because you don’t have to change anything around; it's ready to use.

2. Solving Word Problems Quickly: In real-life problems or word problems, you often know a point on the line and the slope. Point-slope form lets me write down the equation quickly without getting stuck in complicated steps.

3. Graphing: When I’m looking at a graph and can see a point along with the slope, point-slope form makes it easy to understand. It brings together all the important information I need without making things harder.

4. Changing to Slope-Intercept Form: If I need to change to slope-intercept form, which looks like $y = mx + b$, it’s usually pretty easy to do from point-slope form. I just have to rearrange it a little.

Overall, point-slope form is a fantastic starting point in many cases, especially when I want to work quickly and easily!