Math Problem Statement
Solution
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- Find the equation of a line passing through the point (-4, 3) with slope .
- Write the equation of the line passing through the points (1, -1) and (3, 5).
- Find the angle between the lines obtained in (i) and (ii).
Solutions:
(i) Equation of a line through (-4, 3) with slope :
The slope-intercept form of a line is: Substitute , , and :
The equation of the line is:
(ii) Equation of the line passing through (1, -1) and (3, 5):
First, calculate the slope () of the line: Using the slope-intercept form, take one point, say (1, -1), and substitute , , :
The equation of the line is:
(iii) Angle between the lines:
The slopes of the lines are:
- Line (i):
- Line (ii):
The formula for the angle between two lines is: Substitute and :
The angle between the lines is:
Summary of Answers:
- Equation of line:
- Equation of line:
- Angle between lines:
Let me know if you want further explanation or have questions! Here are related questions to deepen understanding:
- What are the general steps to derive the slope-intercept form of a line?
- How is the slope calculated for two given points?
- What are the special cases when the angle between two lines is or ?
- How would the equations change if the points or slope were different?
- Can the angle between two lines exceed ? Why or why not?
Tip: When working with angles between lines, remember that the slopes must be consistent with the orientation of the lines.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Equation of a line
Slope-intercept form
Angle between two lines
Formulas
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
tan(θ) = |(m2 - m1) / (1 + m1 * m2)|
Theorems
Slope-intercept theorem
Angle calculation between two lines
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 10-12
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