Math Problem Statement
Write the equation of a line with a gradient of 3 that passes through the y axis at y=-4
Solution
To write the equation of a line with a given gradient (slope) and y-intercept, you can use the slope-intercept form of a line, which is:
Where:
- is the gradient (slope) of the line.
- is the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis).
Given:
- Gradient () = 3
- Y-intercept () = -4
Substituting these values into the slope-intercept form:
So, the equation of the line is:
Would you like more details on this, or do you have any questions?
Here are five related questions you might find interesting:
- How do you find the equation of a line passing through two given points?
- What is the equation of a line perpendicular to ?
- How do you determine if two lines are parallel?
- How do you convert the slope-intercept form of a line to the point-slope form?
- How do you find the x-intercept of the line ?
Tip: When writing the equation of a line, always start by identifying the slope and y-intercept, as these are the key components.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
y = mx + c
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Form
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8