Math Problem Statement

Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions.

3, y, minus, 3, x, equals, minus, 27

Solution

To put the equation 3y3x=273y - 3x = -27 into slope-intercept form (which is y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept), follow these steps:

  1. Add 3x3x to both sides to isolate the yy term on the left side: 3y=3x273y = 3x - 27

  2. Divide the entire equation by 3 to solve for yy: 3y3=3x273\frac{3y}{3} = \frac{3x - 27}{3} Simplifying, you get: y=x9y = x - 9

So, the equation in slope-intercept form is: y=x9y = x - 9 This equation shows that the slope (mm) is 1, and the y-intercept (bb) is 9-9.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the slope of the line y=x9y = x - 9?
  2. How would you graph the line y=x9y = x - 9?
  3. If y=x9y = x - 9, what is the value of yy when x=5x = 5?
  4. How does the slope-intercept form compare to the standard form of a linear equation?
  5. How would the line change if the equation was y=2x9y = 2x - 9?

Tip: The slope-intercept form is very useful for quickly identifying the slope and y-intercept of a line, which makes graphing the line much easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9