Math Problem Statement

Find an equation for the line with the given properties: Slope = 3, containing the point (3,5).

Solution

The problem asks to find the equation of a line with a given slope = 3 that passes through the point (3,5)(3, 5).

We will use the point-slope form of a line, which is:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Where:

  • mm is the slope,
  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the point on the line.

Here:

  • m=3m = 3,
  • (x1,y1)=(3,5)(x_1, y_1) = (3, 5).

Substituting these values into the point-slope form:

y5=3(x3)y - 5 = 3(x - 3)

Now, simplify the equation:

y5=3x9y - 5 = 3x - 9

Adding 5 to both sides:

y=3x4y = 3x - 4

Thus, the equation of the line in slope-intercept form is:

y=3x4y = 3x - 4

Do you need more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you derive the point-slope form of a line from its geometric properties?
  2. What is the difference between point-slope and slope-intercept forms of a line?
  3. Can you convert this equation into standard form Ax+By=CAx + By = C?
  4. What happens to the line equation if the slope is negative?
  5. How would the equation change if the line passed through a different point with the same slope?

Tip: The slope of a line measures its steepness and can be calculated as the change in yy divided by the change in xx between two points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Point-slope theorem
Slope-intercept form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10