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 into slope-intercept form (which is , where is the slope and is the y-intercept), follow these steps:
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Add to both sides to isolate the term on the left side:
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Divide the entire equation by 3 to solve for : Simplifying, you get:
So, the equation in slope-intercept form is: This equation shows that the slope () is 1, and the y-intercept () is .
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- What is the slope of the line ?
- How would you graph the line ?
- If , what is the value of when ?
- How does the slope-intercept form compare to the standard form of a linear equation?
- How would the line change if the equation was ?
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