Math Problem Statement

Graph a line that is parallel to the given line. Determine the slope of the given line and the one you graphed in simplest form.

Solution

The image shows a graph with two lines, and the task appears to involve determining the slopes of both the original line and a parallel line you have drawn.

To determine the slope of the given lines:

  1. Identify the points on each line:

    • The original line appears to pass through two specific points: (0,0)(0, 0) and (3,3)(3, 3).
    • The parallel line you drew appears to pass through points like (0,5)(0, -5) and another point (though it's harder to tell the exact coordinates).
  2. Calculate the slope using the slope formula: slope=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

    For the original line passing through (0,0)(0, 0) and (3,3)(3, 3), the slope would be: slope=3030=1\text{slope} = \frac{3 - 0}{3 - 0} = 1

    Since the lines are parallel, the slope of the parallel line should also be 1.

Conclusion:

  • The original slope is 11.
  • The parallel slope is also 11.

Would you like further details or have any questions on this explanation?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the slope of a perpendicular line?
  2. What would the slope of a vertical line be?
  3. What does it mean if two lines have the same slope?
  4. How do you graph a line given a point and a slope?
  5. How do you recognize parallel and perpendicular lines visually?

Tip: To check if two lines are parallel, remember that their slopes must always be equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slopes of Lines

Formulas

Slope formula: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Parallel Lines Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10