Math Problem Statement

There is a line that includes the point (6, 3) and has a slope of -1/3. What is its equation in point-slope form?

Solution

The problem is asking for the equation of a line in point-slope form given the slope m=13m = -\frac{1}{3} and a point on the line (6,3)(6, 3).

The point-slope form of the equation of a line is given by: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) where mm is the slope and (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is a point on the line.

Substituting the given values:

  • m=13m = -\frac{1}{3}
  • x1=6x_1 = 6
  • y1=3y_1 = 3

We plug these values into the point-slope form: y3=13(x6)y - 3 = -\frac{1}{3}(x - 6)

So the equation in point-slope form is: y3=13(x6)y - 3 = -\frac{1}{3}(x - 6)

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Here are 5 related questions to extend this topic:

  1. How can we convert this point-slope equation to slope-intercept form?
  2. What is the equation of the line parallel to this one that passes through a different point?
  3. How do you find the x- and y-intercepts of a line given in point-slope form?
  4. How does the point-slope form relate to the distance between two points on the line?
  5. What happens if the slope is zero or undefined?

Tip: Always use point-slope form when you know the slope and one point, as it is the quickest method to write a line equation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Linear Equation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10