Math Problem Statement

The equation for line s can be written as y=– 10x+ 5/4 . Parallel to line s is line t, which passes through the point (– 1,3). What is the equation of line t? Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Write the numbers in the equation as simplified proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.

Solution

Given that line ss has the equation:

y=10x+54y = -10x + \frac{5}{4}

The slope of line ss is m=10m = -10, since the equation is in the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Since line tt is parallel to line ss, it will have the same slope, m=10m = -10. Line tt passes through the point (1,3)(-1, 3).

We can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line to find the equation of line tt. The point-slope form is:

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

Where mm is the slope, and (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is a point on the line. Plugging in the known values:

  • m=10m = -10
  • (x1,y1)=(1,3)(x_1, y_1) = (-1, 3)

Substitute these values into the point-slope form:

y3=10(x(1))y - 3 = -10(x - (-1))

Simplify:

y3=10(x+1)y - 3 = -10(x + 1)

Now distribute the 10-10:

y3=10x10y - 3 = -10x - 10

Finally, add 3 to both sides to solve for yy:

y=10x7y = -10x - 7

Thus, the equation of line tt is:

y=10x7y = -10x - 7

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you convert between point-slope form and slope-intercept form?
  2. What does the slope of a line represent geometrically?
  3. How can you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
  4. What is the relationship between parallel lines in terms of slope?
  5. How do you write the equation of a line given two points on it?

Tip: Remember that parallel lines have identical slopes, and they never intersect.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Point-Slope Form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Theorems

Parallel Lines Theorem (Parallel lines have the same slope)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10