Math Problem Statement

Write the equation of the line in the form . y= mx + c

Write the equation of the line in the form y = mx + c

Solution

To find the equation of each line in the form y=mx+cy = mx + c, where mm is the slope and cc is the y-intercept, we need to analyze the lines one by one.

9) First Graph

  • Slope (m): The line rises by 1 unit for every 2 units it moves to the right, so the slope m=12m = \frac{1}{2}.
  • Y-intercept (c): The line crosses the y-axis at y=0y = 0.

Equation: y=12xy = \frac{1}{2}x.

10) Second Graph

  • Slope (m): The line rises by 1 unit for every 1 unit it moves to the right, so the slope m=1m = 1.
  • Y-intercept (c): The line crosses the y-axis at y=0y = 0.

Equation: y=xy = x.

11) Third Graph

  • Slope (m): The line falls by 1 unit for every 1 unit it moves to the right, so the slope m=1m = -1.
  • Y-intercept (c): The line crosses the y-axis at y=3y = 3.

Equation: y=x+3y = -x + 3.

12) Fourth Graph

  • Slope (m): The line falls by 1 unit for every 2 units it moves to the right, so the slope m=12m = -\frac{1}{2}.
  • Y-intercept (c): The line crosses the y-axis at y=2y = 2.

Equation: y=12x+2y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 2.

Let me know if you need further clarification or more details on the calculations!

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. How do you calculate the slope of a line given two points on the line?
  2. How does changing the slope affect the steepness of a line?
  3. What does the y-intercept represent in a real-world context?
  4. How would you graph a line given its equation in slope-intercept form?
  5. How do parallel and perpendicular lines relate to each other in terms of slope?

Tip: The slope tells you how much the line rises (or falls) for every unit of horizontal movement. Always check the y-intercept to ensure you're placing the line correctly on the graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + c

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9