Math Problem Statement

En linje l går gennem punktet P(4,7) og har hældningsvinklen v = 30°. Bestem en ligning for l.

Solution

To determine the equation of the line ll that passes through the point P(4,7)P(4,7) and has an inclination angle v=30v = 30^\circ, we can proceed as follows:

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Find the Slope (m): The inclination angle v=30v = 30^\circ gives us the slope mm of the line using: m=tan(v)m = \tan(v) Since v=30v = 30^\circ, m=tan(30)=13m = \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}

  2. Use the Point-Slope Form of the Line: The point-slope form of a line passing through a point (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) with slope mm is: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) Substituting P(4,7)P(4, 7) and m=13m = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, we get: y7=13(x4)y - 7 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} (x - 4)

  3. Rewrite in Slope-Intercept Form (if needed): Expanding and rearranging terms to get the equation in y=mx+by = mx + b form: y=13x43+7y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} x - \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}} + 7 Simplifying further, we can leave it in this form or approximate values if desired.

Thus, the equation of the line ll is: y=13x+(743)y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} x + \left(7 - \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\right)

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Additional Related Questions

  1. What would the equation be if the line had passed through a different point, say P(2,5)P(2,5), with the same angle?
  2. How would the equation change if the angle was increased to 4545^\circ?
  3. Can we rewrite the equation in standard form, Ax+By=CAx + By = C?
  4. How would we find the x-intercept and y-intercept of this line?
  5. What would the equation of a perpendicular line passing through P(4,7)P(4,7) look like?

Tip

When working with inclination angles, remember that small angles (like 30°) produce slopes less than 1, while larger angles (approaching 90°) result in very steep slopes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Inclination Angle
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Slope m = tan(v)
Point-slope form y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Point-Slope Form of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12