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 4x+20y=604x + 20y = -60, and you are asked to convert this into slope-intercept form, which is y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Steps to solve:

  1. Isolate the yy-term: Move the xx-term to the other side by subtracting 4x4x from both sides: 20y=4x6020y = -4x - 60

  2. Solve for yy: Divide everything by 20 to isolate yy: y=4x20+6020y = \frac{-4x}{20} + \frac{-60}{20}

  3. Simplify the fractions: y=x53y = \frac{-x}{5} - 3

So, the equation in slope-intercept form is: y=15x3y = \frac{-1}{5}x - 3

Would you like further details on how the slope and intercept were derived?

Relative Questions:

  1. How do you interpret the slope 15\frac{-1}{5} in this context?
  2. What would the graph of y=15x3y = \frac{-1}{5}x - 3 look like?
  3. How does converting to slope-intercept form help in graphing lines?
  4. What is the significance of the y-intercept 3-3?
  5. 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