Math Problem Statement
which equation in standard form has a graph that passes through the point (-4,2 ) and slope of 9/2
Solution
To find the equation of a line in standard form, given that the line passes through the point (-4, 2) and has a slope of , we can follow these steps:
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Point-slope form: The point-slope form of the equation of a line is: where is the slope and is the point on the line.
Plugging in , , and :
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Simplify:
Now, add 2 to both sides:
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Convert to standard form: Standard form is usually written as: To convert, first multiply everything by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
Rearrange the terms:
So, the equation of the line in standard form is:
Would you like a more detailed explanation of any step?
Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
- How would the equation change if the slope were ?
- What is the equation of a line parallel to this one but passing through a different point, say (3, -5)?
- How do you find the y-intercept directly from the equation in standard form?
- What would be the equation of a perpendicular line passing through (-4, 2)?
- How does the standard form of an equation differ from the slope-intercept form?
Tip: Always clear fractions in linear equations by multiplying through by the denominator when converting to standard form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Standard Form
Formulas
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Standard form: Ax + By = C
Theorems
Line Equation Theorem
Slope-Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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