Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of the line l below?

Solution

To determine the equation of the line ll, we need to follow these steps:

1. Find the slope:

The slope mm is calculated as: m=riserunm = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} From the graph:

  • The line goes down from y=8y = 8 to y=0y = 0 as xx increases from 00 to 66.
  • Rise =8= -8 (the vertical drop),
  • Run =6= 6 (horizontal movement).

m=86=43.m = \frac{-8}{6} = -\frac{4}{3}.

2. Use the slope-intercept form:

The slope-intercept form of a line is: y=mx+by = mx + b where:

  • mm is the slope,
  • bb is the y-intercept.

From the graph, the y-intercept is b=8b = 8. Substituting: y=43x+8.y = -\frac{4}{3}x + 8.

3. Match the correct answer:

The correct option is B: y=43x+8y = -\frac{4}{3}x + 8.

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the slope of a horizontal line?
  2. How do you calculate the slope of a line from two points?
  3. What is the general equation of a straight line?
  4. How do negative slopes affect the direction of a line?
  5. What happens when the slope of a line is zero?

Tip:

Always verify both the slope and the y-intercept when identifying the equation of a line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (rise)/(run)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Properties of Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10