Math Problem Statement

Consider the following equation.

−3x+4y−19=0 Step 1 of 3 : Express the given equation in slope-intercept form. Simplify your answer.

Solution

To express the equation 3x+4y19=0-3x + 4y - 19 = 0 in slope-intercept form, we need to rearrange it into the form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Step-by-step process:

  1. Start with the original equation: 3x+4y19=0-3x + 4y - 19 = 0

  2. Move the term 3x-3x to the other side: 4y=3x+194y = 3x + 19

  3. Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to isolate yy: y=34x+194y = \frac{3}{4}x + \frac{19}{4}

Now, the equation is in slope-intercept form:
y=34x+194y = \frac{3}{4}x + \frac{19}{4}

The slope is 34\frac{3}{4} and the y-intercept is 194\frac{19}{4}.

Would you like to ask more about this, or need more clarification?

Here are some questions you might explore next:

  1. How can we find the x-intercept of this equation?
  2. What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?
  3. How do we graph a line using the slope-intercept form?
  4. How do you convert a slope-intercept form to standard form?
  5. What is the relationship between the slope and parallel or perpendicular lines?

Tip: The slope 34\frac{3}{4} indicates that for every 4 units you move horizontally, the line rises by 3 units vertically.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Rearranging Equations

Formulas

Slope-Intercept form y = mx + b

Theorems

Properties of Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10