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 has the equation:
The slope of line is , since the equation is in the slope-intercept form , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
Since line is parallel to line , it will have the same slope, . Line passes through the point .
We can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line to find the equation of line . The point-slope form is:
Where is the slope, and is a point on the line. Plugging in the known values:
Substitute these values into the point-slope form:
Simplify:
Now distribute the :
Finally, add 3 to both sides to solve for :
Thus, the equation of line is:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you convert between point-slope form and slope-intercept form?
- What does the slope of a line represent geometrically?
- How can you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
- What is the relationship between parallel lines in terms of slope?
- 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
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