Math Problem Statement

Draw and write the equation of the line connecting certain points as described in the diagram.

Solution

The image contains a diagram of triangles ABCABC and ABCA'B'C' drawn on a coordinate plane. The problem asks for the equation of the line connecting certain points.

Here is how you can solve this:

Step 1: Identifying coordinates

From the image:

  • A=(0,4)A = (0, 4)
  • B=(2,2)B = (2, 2)
  • C=(4,4)C = (-4, -4)

Step 2: Finding the equation of the line

To determine the equation of the line through points AA and BB:

  1. Slope of a line through two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Substituting A(0,4)A(0, 4) and B(2,2)B(2, 2): m=2420=22=1m = \frac{2 - 4}{2 - 0} = \frac{-2}{2} = -1

  2. Equation of the line in point-slope form is: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) Using point A(0,4)A(0, 4) and m=1m = -1: y4=1(x0)y - 4 = -1(x - 0) Simplify: y=x+4y = -x + 4

Final Answer:

The equation of the line connecting points AA and BB is: y=x+4y = -x + 4


Let me know if you'd like me to clarify this or explore further! Here are some related questions to build understanding:

  1. How do you calculate the slope of a line between any two points?
  2. What is the general form of the equation of a line, and how does it relate to point-slope form?
  3. How can you find the intersection of two lines given their equations?
  4. What transformations are applied to move triangle ABCABC to triangle ABCA'B'C'?
  5. How do you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?

Tip: Always double-check coordinates and calculations when working with graphs on a grid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Concept of slope-intercept form of a line: y = mx + b

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10