Math Problem Statement

What is the equation of line G shown below? Give your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are integers or fractions in their simplest forms.

Solution

To determine the equation of line G, we need to find its slope mm and y-intercept cc in the equation form y=mx+cy = mx + c.

Step 1: Find the slope mm

The slope mm is the change in yy divided by the change in xx between two points on the line, often called "rise over run."

From the graph, let's identify two points on line G:

  • One point appears to be (0,20)(0, 20) (the y-intercept).
  • Another point appears to be (30,0)(30, 0).

The slope is calculated as: m=y2y1x2x1=020300=2030=23m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 - 20}{30 - 0} = \frac{-20}{30} = -\frac{2}{3}

Step 2: Find the y-intercept cc

The y-intercept cc is where the line crosses the y-axis, which occurs at (0,20)(0, 20). Therefore, c=20c = 20.

Final Equation

The equation of the line is: y=23x+20y = -\frac{2}{3}x + 20

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. How do you calculate the slope of a line using two points?
  2. What does the y-intercept represent in the equation of a line?
  3. How can you graph a line using its equation y=mx+cy = mx + c?
  4. What would happen to the slope if the line was steeper?
  5. Can a line have a slope of 0? If so, what would that look like?

Tip: To find the slope quickly, always try to identify two clear points where the line crosses the grid, and remember: slope = rise over run!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + c

Theorems

Linear equation properties
Slope of a line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10