Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of the line based on the graph?

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:

y=mx+by = mx + b

where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

  1. Determine the y-intercept: From the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at 2-2, so b=2b = -2.

  2. Calculate the slope mm: The slope is given by the rise over run (change in yy divided by change in xx) between two points on the line.

    • From the graph, one point on the line is (0,2)(0, -2) and another point is (5,2)(5, 2).
    • The change in yy (rise) is 2(2)=42 - (-2) = 4.
    • The change in xx (run) is 50=55 - 0 = 5.

    Therefore, the slope mm is:

    m=45m = \frac{4}{5}

The equation of the line is:

y=45x2y = \frac{4}{5}x - 2

Thus, the correct answer is A. y=45x2y = \frac{4}{5}x - 2.

Would you like further explanation on finding the equation of a line or have other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
  2. What is the significance of the slope in the equation of a line?
  3. How does the y-intercept affect the position of a line on a graph?
  4. How can you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular based on their slopes?
  5. How would the equation change if the slope were negative?

Tip: When finding the slope, always ensure to take the difference in yy-values (rise) over the difference in xx-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