Math Problem Statement

Find the equation of the line in terms of y = mx + b that passes through the points (2, 1) and (3, 4).

Solution

The image shows a question that asks to find the equation of a line through two points, (2,1)(2, 1) and (3,4)(3, 4), in slope-intercept form.

Let's go step by step to solve it:

  1. Find the slope of the line using the slope formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} where (x1,y1)=(2,1)(x_1, y_1) = (2, 1) and (x2,y2)=(3,4)(x_2, y_2) = (3, 4).

  2. Substitute the values into the formula: m=4132=31=3m = \frac{4 - 1}{3 - 2} = \frac{3}{1} = 3 So, the slope m=3m = 3.

  3. Use the point-slope form of the equation of a line: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) Using point (2,1)(2, 1), the equation becomes: y1=3(x2)y - 1 = 3(x - 2)

  4. Simplify the equation: y1=3x6y - 1 = 3x - 6 Add 1 to both sides: y=3x5y = 3x - 5

Thus, the equation of the line is: y=3x5y = 3x - 5

Would you like any further details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given a point and the slope?
  2. What is the point-slope form of a line, and when is it used?
  3. Can a line have the same slope but pass through different points? What does that represent geometrically?
  4. How do you convert point-slope form to slope-intercept form?
  5. How can you determine the x- and y-intercepts of the line y=3x5y = 3x - 5?

Tip: Always check your calculations, especially when determining the slope, to avoid simple mistakes in line equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10