Math Problem Statement

Solution

The new image shows a coordinate plane with another line, but this time, it appears to have a negative slope. Let's analyze this line to determine its equation.

Step-by-Step Analysis

  1. Identify the Points: The line passes through approximately the points (7,10)(-7, 10) and (7,10)(7, -10).

  2. Calculate the Slope (m) of the Line: The slope mm can be found using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} where (x1,y1)=(7,10)(x_1, y_1) = (-7, 10) and (x2,y2)=(7,10)(x_2, y_2) = (7, -10).

  3. Compute the Slope: m=10107(7)=2014=107.m = \frac{-10 - 10}{7 - (-7)} = \frac{-20}{14} = -\frac{10}{7}.

  4. Determine the Equation of the Line: Using the point-slope form of a linear equation: yy1=m(xx1),y - y_1 = m(x - x_1), substitute m=107m = -\frac{10}{7} and one of the points, say (7,10)(-7, 10): y10=107(x+7).y - 10 = -\frac{10}{7} (x + 7).

    Simplify this equation: y=107x.y = -\frac{10}{7}x.

Equation of the Line

Thus, the equation of the line is:

f(x)=107x.f(x) = -\frac{10}{7}x.

Conclusion

The line passes through the origin (0,0)(0, 0) with a slope of 107-\frac{10}{7}, indicating that it is decreasing as xx increases.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related topics:

  1. How to find the x-intercept of a line.
  2. Difference between positive and negative slopes.
  3. How to derive the equation from different points on a line.
  4. Understanding perpendicular and parallel lines.
  5. Calculating the midpoint between two points on a line.

Tip: A negative slope means that as xx increases, yy decreases, which is why the line goes down from left to right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations

Formulas

Slope formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School