Math Problem Statement

Which equation in standard form has a graph that passes through the point (-4, 2) and has a slope of 9/2?

Solution

The problem shown in the image asks to find the equation of a line in standard form that passes through the point (-4, 2) and has a slope of 92\frac{9}{2}.

Solution Outline:

  1. Use Point-Slope Form:
    The point-slope form of a line equation is: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) where mm is the slope, and (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the point the line passes through.

    Plug in m=92m = \frac{9}{2} and the point (4,2)(-4, 2): y2=92(x+4)y - 2 = \frac{9}{2}(x + 4)

  2. Simplify the Equation: y2=92(x+4)y - 2 = \frac{9}{2}(x + 4) Multiply out: y2=92x+18y - 2 = \frac{9}{2}x + 18 Add 2 to both sides: y=92x+20y = \frac{9}{2}x + 20

  3. Convert to Standard Form:
    To get the equation in standard form Ax+By=CAx + By = C, clear the fraction by multiplying through by 2: 2y=9x+402y = 9x + 40 Rearrange to get all terms on one side: 9x2y=409x - 2y = -40

  4. Compare to Answer Choices:
    The equation in standard form is 9x2y=409x - 2y = -40, which matches choice C.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Do you have any questions, or would you like more details?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you convert point-slope form to slope-intercept form?
  2. How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
  3. What is the general form of a linear equation?
  4. How do you interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation?
  5. How do you verify if a point lies on a line given its equation?

Tip: Always double-check the sign of each term when converting between forms of linear equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Standard Form

Formulas

Point-Slope Form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Standard Form of a Line: Ax + By = C

Theorems

Point-Slope Conversion to Standard Form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10