Math Problem Statement

Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions. 3x-3y=15

Solution

To put the equation 3x3y=153x - 3y = 15 into slope-intercept form, we need to solve for yy.

Step 1: Subtract 3x3x from both sides

3y=3x+15-3y = -3x + 15

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3-3 to solve for yy

y=3x+153y = \frac{-3x + 15}{-3}

Step 3: Simplify the fractions

y=3x3+153y = \frac{-3x}{-3} + \frac{15}{-3} y=x5y = x - 5

Thus, the equation in slope-intercept form is: y=x5y = x - 5

Final form:

The slope-intercept form is y=x5y = x - 5, where the slope m=1m = 1 and the y-intercept b=5b = -5.

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

  1. How do you determine the slope and y-intercept from a given equation?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of the slope?
  3. How does changing the slope affect the graph of a line?
  4. How can you find the x-intercept of a line given its equation?
  5. How do you convert a slope-intercept form back into standard form?

Tip: In slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, the coefficient mm represents the slope of the line and bb is the y-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Properties of Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10