Math Problem Statement
Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions: 4x + 20y = -60.
Solution
The equation provided is , and you are asked to convert this into slope-intercept form, which is , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
Steps to solve:
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Isolate the -term: Move the -term to the other side by subtracting from both sides:
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Solve for : Divide everything by 20 to isolate :
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Simplify the fractions:
So, the equation in slope-intercept form is:
Would you like further details on how the slope and intercept were derived?
Relative Questions:
- How do you interpret the slope in this context?
- What would the graph of look like?
- How does converting to slope-intercept form help in graphing lines?
- What is the significance of the y-intercept ?
- How do you check if the slope-intercept form is correct?
Tip: Always simplify fractions when writing equations in slope-intercept form for clarity.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Standard form Ax + By = C
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10