Math Problem Statement

Slope 7​, passing through left parenthesis (-2,1)

Solution

To find the equation of a line with a given slope and a point it passes through, we use the point-slope form of the equation of a line:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Where:

  • mm is the slope,
  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is a point on the line.

Here:

  • Slope m=7m = 7,
  • Point (x1,y1)=(2,1)(x_1, y_1) = (-2, 1).

Substituting these values into the formula:

y1=7(x+2)y - 1 = 7(x + 2)

Now, let's simplify this to get the equation in slope-intercept form:

y1=7x+14y - 1 = 7x + 14

Add 1 to both sides:

y=7x+15y = 7x + 15

So, the equation of the line is:

y=7x+15y = 7x + 15

Would you like further details or have any questions?


Here are 5 questions related to this topic:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given two points instead of slope?
  2. What is the difference between point-slope and slope-intercept forms?
  3. How do you interpret the y-intercept in a linear equation?
  4. How would the equation change if the slope were negative?
  5. Can you graph the equation of a line with only the slope and a point?

Tip: Always double-check the slope and point before plugging them into the formula to avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Point-Slope Form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Linear Equation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10