Math Problem Statement

Find the equation of the line passing through the points (2,1) and (5,3) and complete the table.

Solution

From the image, you have two points given: (2, 1) and (5, 3). There is also a table with two columns labeled xx and yy, but it appears blank. This setup is likely for calculating or organizing the relationship between xx and yy, possibly for finding the equation of the line that passes through these points.

Let's proceed by finding the equation of the line using the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Step 1: Calculate the slope mm

The slope formula is: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Using the points (2,1)(2, 1) and (5,3)(5, 3): m=3152=23m = \frac{3 - 1}{5 - 2} = \frac{2}{3}

Step 2: Use the slope to find the equation

Now that we have the slope m=23m = \frac{2}{3}, we substitute one of the points into the slope-intercept form to find bb.

Using the point (2,1)(2, 1): y=mx+bbecomes1=23(2)+by = mx + b \quad \text{becomes} \quad 1 = \frac{2}{3}(2) + b 1=43+b1 = \frac{4}{3} + b Subtract 43\frac{4}{3} from both sides: b=143=3343=13b = 1 - \frac{4}{3} = \frac{3}{3} - \frac{4}{3} = -\frac{1}{3}

Final Equation

The equation of the line is: y=23x13y = \frac{2}{3}x - \frac{1}{3}

Would you like to discuss this equation further, or should I help you complete the table with additional values for xx and yy?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the slope if given two points?
  2. What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
  3. How do you find the y-intercept once the slope is known?
  4. What is the significance of the y-intercept in a line equation?
  5. How can you use the equation to predict other points on the line?

Tip: When you have two points, always start by calculating the slope to understand the relationship between xx and yy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Linear equation theorem
Slope-intercept method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10