Math Problem Statement

Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions: 2x + y = 8

Solution

The question is asking you to rewrite the equation 2x+y=82x + y = 8 into slope-intercept form, which is y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Let's solve the equation step-by-step:

Given Equation:

2x+y=82x + y = 8

Step 1: Isolate yy

Subtract 2x2x from both sides to get yy by itself: y=2x+8y = -2x + 8

Final Answer:

The equation in slope-intercept form is: y=2x+8y = -2x + 8

Here, the slope m=2m = -2 and the y-intercept b=8b = 8.

You can now input this into the DeltaMath platform as the correct answer.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the geometric significance of the slope mm in the slope-intercept form?
  2. How can you find the slope from a graph of a line?
  3. What are the key differences between standard form and slope-intercept form of a line?
  4. How do you determine the x-intercept from the equation 2x+y=82x + y = 8?
  5. How does the slope change when parallel or perpendicular lines are involved?

Tip:

In slope-intercept form, the coefficient of xx (the slope) tells you the direction and steepness of the line—negative slopes go downwards from left to right, while positive slopes go upwards.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Algebra

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10