Math Problem Statement

y+4=-6(x-9) Can you find the equation of the line in general form?

Solution

To find the equation of the line in general form, let's start with the given equation:

y+4=6(x9)y + 4 = -6(x - 9)

Step 1: Expand the equation

Distribute 6-6 to x9x - 9:

y+4=6x+54y + 4 = -6x + 54

Step 2: Rearrange to general form Ax+By+C=0Ax + By + C = 0

Move all terms to one side of the equation:

6x+y50=06x + y - 50 = 0

Final Answer:

The general form of the equation is:

6x+y50=06x + y - 50 = 0

Would you like me to verify this or explain any step further?


Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. Can you graph this equation to verify the solution?
  2. How do you convert a general form equation back into slope-intercept form?
  3. What are the slope and y-intercept of this line?
  4. How do you find the x- and y-intercepts from the general form equation?
  5. Can this equation be expressed in standard form (Ax + By = C) with A>0A > 0?

Tip: When working with equations in general form, ensure A,B,CA, B, C are integers and A>0A > 0 for consistency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
General Form of a Line
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
General form: Ax + By + C = 0

Theorems

Basic properties of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10