Math Problem Statement

Write the equation of the line in fully simplified slope-intercept form.

Solution

To write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form (which is y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept), we need to:

  1. Find the slope (m): The slope is the ratio of the change in yy to the change in xx between two points on the line. From the graph, we can see that the line passes through two points: (3, -2) and (7, 6).

    The formula for slope is:

    m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

    Using the points (3, -2) and (7, 6):

    m=6(2)73=6+24=84=2m = \frac{6 - (-2)}{7 - 3} = \frac{6 + 2}{4} = \frac{8}{4} = 2

    So, the slope m=2m = 2.

  2. Find the y-intercept (b): The y-intercept is the value of yy when x=0x = 0. Looking at the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at y=8y = -8. Therefore, the y-intercept b=8b = -8.

  3. Write the equation: Now that we have the slope and y-intercept, we can write the equation of the line:

    y=2x8y = 2x - 8

This is the fully simplified equation of the line in slope-intercept form.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. How can you determine the slope of a line if only one point and the slope are given?
  2. How do parallel lines relate in terms of slope?
  3. What is the significance of the y-intercept in real-world applications?
  4. How would the equation change if the slope were negative?
  5. How can you convert a slope-intercept equation to standard form?

Tip: Remember, if the line passes through the origin (0, 0), the y-intercept will always be 0, making the equation simpler.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope Formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10