Math Problem Statement

Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that goes through the points (0, 3) and (3, -6).

Solution

The problem asks for the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that passes through the points (0,3)(0, 3) and (3,6)(3, -6). Let's solve step by step:

Step 1: Find the slope (mm):

The slope formula is:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Substitute (x1,y1)=(0,3)(x_1, y_1) = (0, 3) and (x2,y2)=(3,6)(x_2, y_2) = (3, -6):

m=6330=93=3m = \frac{-6 - 3}{3 - 0} = \frac{-9}{3} = -3

Step 2: Write the slope-intercept form (y=mx+by = mx + b):

Now we know the slope is m=3m = -3. Using the point (0,3)(0, 3), substitute into the equation to find bb (the y-intercept):

y=mx+b    3=3(0)+b    b=3y = mx + b \implies 3 = -3(0) + b \implies b = 3

Thus, the equation of the line is:

y=3x+3y = -3x + 3

Step 3: Match the answer:

The correct option is:

y=3x+3\boxed{y = -3x + 3}

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Here are 5 related questions for you to explore:

  1. How would you find the equation of a line if you are given its slope and one point?
  2. What happens to the slope of a line if the two points are flipped in order?
  3. How can you verify that a point lies on a given line?
  4. What is the significance of the y-intercept in real-life scenarios?
  5. Can two different lines have the same slope and different y-intercepts? Why?

Tip: Always double-check your slope and intercept calculations by substituting one of the given points into your equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b

Theorems

Point-Slope Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9