Math Problem Statement
Solution
To find the equation of the line, we need to determine its slope and y-intercept. The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is:
where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
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Determine the y-intercept: From the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at , so .
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Calculate the slope : The slope is given by the rise over run (change in divided by change in ) between two points on the line.
- From the graph, one point on the line is and another point is .
- The change in (rise) is .
- The change in (run) is .
Therefore, the slope is:
The equation of the line is:
Thus, the correct answer is A. .
Would you like further explanation on finding the equation of a line or have other questions?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
- What is the significance of the slope in the equation of a line?
- How does the y-intercept affect the position of a line on a graph?
- How can you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular based on their slopes?
- How would the equation change if the slope were negative?
Tip: When finding the slope, always ensure to take the difference in -values (rise) over the difference in -values (run) in the correct order, maintaining consistency between the two points.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope theorem
Linear equation properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10