Math Problem Statement
What is the equation of the line l below?
Solution
To determine the equation of the line , we need to follow these steps:
1. Find the slope:
The slope is calculated as: From the graph:
- The line goes down from to as increases from to .
- Rise (the vertical drop),
- Run (horizontal movement).
2. Use the slope-intercept form:
The slope-intercept form of a line is: where:
- is the slope,
- is the y-intercept.
From the graph, the y-intercept is . Substituting:
3. Match the correct answer:
The correct option is B: .
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5 Related Questions:
- What is the slope of a horizontal line?
- How do you calculate the slope of a line from two points?
- What is the general equation of a straight line?
- How do negative slopes affect the direction of a line?
- 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