Math Problem Statement

Determine the coordinates of points A and B, given that g2 is the line y = x + 2 and g2 and g3 are parallel.

Solution

From the image provided, we are asked to determine the coordinates of points A and B. Let's break down the information and tackle the problem step by step.

Key Information:

  • We have three lines: g1g1, g2g2, and g3g3.
  • g2g2 is given as y=x+2y = x + 2.
  • It is stated that g2g2 and g3g3 are parallel.
  • The graph provides values along the axes, with the points A and B indicated.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Parallelism of g2g2 and g3g3: Since g2g2 and g3g3 are parallel, g3g3 will have the same slope as g2g2. Therefore, g3g3 will also have the form y=x+cy = x + c, where cc is a constant to be determined.

  2. Finding Point A: Point A lies on both g2g2 and g3g3. Since g2g2 is given by the equation y=x+2y = x + 2, we can substitute the value of xx and yy from the graph. For AA, it appears that x=5x = 5 and y=7y = 7. Substituting into g2g2: y=5+2=7y = 5 + 2 = 7 Thus, point A is located at (5,7)(5, 7).

  3. Finding Point B: Point B lies on line g1g1. From the graph, g1g1 appears to be a horizontal line passing through y=8y = 8. Therefore, the y-coordinate of point B is 8, and the x-coordinate is where this line intersects g2g2. We solve for xx by setting y=8y = 8 in the equation y=x+2y = x + 2: 8=x+2x=68 = x + 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 6 Hence, point B is located at (6,8)(6, 8).

Summary of Coordinates:

  • Point A: (5,7)(5, 7)
  • Point B: (6,8)(6, 8)

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you determine the equation of a line if two points are given?
  2. What is the general formula for finding the intersection of two lines?
  3. How do you check if two lines are parallel?
  4. How can you calculate the distance between two points on a graph?
  5. What are the properties of parallel lines in terms of their slopes?

Tip:

Remember, parallel lines always have the same slope, which makes their equations differ only by their y-intercept!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Slope formula
Equation of a line y = mx + c

Theorems

Parallel lines have the same slope

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11