Math Problem Statement

Calculate the size of the angle between the line y = 4x+3 and the x-axis.

Solution

The equation of the line is y=4x+3y = 4x + 3. The slope of the line is given by the coefficient of xx, which is 4.

To find the angle θ\theta between the line and the x-axis, we use the formula:

tan(θ)=slope of the line\tan(\theta) = \text{slope of the line}

In this case, the slope is 4, so:

tan(θ)=4\tan(\theta) = 4

Now, to find θ\theta, we take the arctangent (inverse tangent) of 4:

θ=tan1(4)\theta = \tan^{-1}(4)

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The angle between the line y=4x+3y = 4x + 3 and the x-axis is approximately 75.9675.96^\circ.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the angle change if the slope of the line was negative?
  2. What is the angle between the line y=4x+3y = -4x + 3 and the x-axis?
  3. How can you find the angle between two intersecting lines?
  4. What is the relationship between the slope and angle in general?
  5. How does the y-intercept affect the orientation of the line?

Tip: When a line has a positive slope, the angle between the line and the x-axis is always less than 9090^\circ, but greater than 00^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Trigonometry
Slopes and Angles

Formulas

tan(θ) = slope
θ = arctan(slope)

Theorems

Trigonometric Angle Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12