Math Problem Statement

l_(1):(4,6) y (5,7);l_(2):(-1,-1) y (1,4)

Solution

It looks like you are describing two lines, l1l_1 and l2l_2, each defined by two points:

  • l1:(4,6)l_1: (4, 6) and (5,7)(5, 7)
  • l2:(1,1)l_2: (-1, -1) and (1,4)(1, 4)

Let’s find the equations of these lines.

Step 1: Find the slope of each line

The slope mm of a line passing through two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is given by the formula:

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

For line l1l_1:

The points are (4,6)(4, 6) and (5,7)(5, 7). m1=7654=11=1m_1 = \frac{7 - 6}{5 - 4} = \frac{1}{1} = 1

For line l2l_2:

The points are (1,1)(-1, -1) and (1,4)(1, 4). m2=4(1)1(1)=52m_2 = \frac{4 - (-1)}{1 - (-1)} = \frac{5}{2}

Step 2: Find the equation of the lines

We can use the point-slope form of a line equation: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

For line l1l_1:

Using point (4,6)(4, 6) and slope m1=1m_1 = 1: y6=1(x4)y - 6 = 1(x - 4) Simplifying: y6=x4y=x+2y - 6 = x - 4 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = x + 2

For line l2l_2:

Using point (1,1)(-1, -1) and slope m2=52m_2 = \frac{5}{2}: y(1)=52(x(1))y - (-1) = \frac{5}{2}(x - (-1)) Simplifying: y+1=52(x+1)y + 1 = \frac{5}{2}(x + 1) y+1=52x+52y + 1 = \frac{5}{2}x + \frac{5}{2} y=52x+32y = \frac{5}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}

Final equations:

  • The equation of line l1l_1: y=x+2y = x + 2
  • The equation of line l2l_2: y=52x+32y = \frac{5}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}

Do you need further details or have any questions about these calculations? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the intersection point of two lines?
  2. How can we determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
  3. What are the properties of the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
  4. Can you explain the concept of the point-slope form more deeply?
  5. How would you convert the equation of a line into general form?

Tip: The slope mm gives you the direction of the line: a positive slope indicates an upward trend, while a negative slope indicates a downward trend.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope of a Line
Point-Slope Form
Equation of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Point-Slope Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10