Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5,0) and has a slope of 2/5?

Solution

To find the equation of the line that passes through the point (5,0)(5, 0) and has a slope of 25\frac{2}{5}, we can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line, which is:

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

where:

  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the point the line passes through, and
  • mm is the slope of the line.

Substituting x1=5x_1 = 5, y1=0y_1 = 0, and m=25m = \frac{2}{5} into the equation:

y0=25(x5)y - 0 = \frac{2}{5}(x - 5)

Simplifying this:

y=25(x5)y = \frac{2}{5}(x - 5)

Expanding the right-hand side:

y=25x105y = \frac{2}{5}x - \frac{10}{5}

y=25x2y = \frac{2}{5}x - 2

Thus, the equation of the line is:

y=25x2y = \frac{2}{5}x - 2

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line?
  2. How do you convert the point-slope form into standard form?
  3. What is the meaning of slope in a real-world context?
  4. How can you find the slope of a line from two points?
  5. What happens to the equation of the line if the slope is negative?

Tip: Always ensure the slope is in the simplest form before using it in the equation to avoid unnecessary complications!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y = mx + b

Theorems

Point-Slope Theorem
Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9