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:
We need to convert this into slope-intercept form, , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
Steps:
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Isolate :
Subtract from both sides:
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Divide through by :
Simplify each term:
Final Answer:
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Follow-up questions:
- What does the slope represent in this context?
- How would you graph this equation using its slope and y-intercept?
- Can this equation be rewritten in standard form again from slope-intercept form?
- How does the y-intercept change the position of the line on a graph?
- What is the x-intercept of this equation?
Tip: Always double-check your slope-intercept form by substituting values for 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