Math Problem Statement

Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions: 4x - 20y = -160

Solution

The given equation is:

4x20y=1604x - 20y = -160

We need to convert this into slope-intercept form, y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Steps:

  1. Isolate yy:

    Subtract 4x4x from both sides: 20y=4x160-20y = -4x - 160

  2. Divide through by 20-20: y=4x16020y = \frac{-4x - 160}{-20}

    Simplify each term: y=420x+16020y = \frac{-4}{-20}x + \frac{-160}{-20}

    y=15x+8y = \frac{1}{5}x + 8

Final Answer:

y=15x+8y = \frac{1}{5}x + 8

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Follow-up questions:

  1. What does the slope 15\frac{1}{5} represent in this context?
  2. How would you graph this equation using its slope and y-intercept?
  3. Can this equation be rewritten in standard form again from slope-intercept form?
  4. How does the y-intercept change the position of the line on a graph?
  5. What is the x-intercept of this equation?

Tip: Always double-check your slope-intercept form by substituting values for xx to ensure the equation holds true!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10