Math Problem Statement

Use the slope and y-intercept to write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form based on the table of points.

Solution

To write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form (y=mx+by = mx + b), where mm is the slope and bb is the yy-intercept, follow these steps:


Step 1: Find the slope (mm)

The formula for slope between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is:

m=y2y1x2x1.m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}.

Using the first two points (0,3)(0, 3) and (1,7)(1, 7):
m=7310=41=4.m = \frac{7 - 3}{1 - 0} = \frac{4}{1} = 4.

So, the slope m=4m = 4.


Step 2: Find the yy-intercept (bb)

The yy-intercept is the value of yy when x=0x = 0. From the table, when x=0x = 0, y=3y = 3.

Thus, b=3b = 3.


Step 3: Write the equation

Substitute m=4m = 4 and b=3b = 3 into y=mx+by = mx + b:

y=4x+3.y = 4x + 3.


Final Answer:

The equation of the line is:

y=4x+3.\boxed{y = 4x + 3}.


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the slope if the xx- and yy-values are decimals?
  2. What is the general form of a linear equation?
  3. How do you graph the equation y=4x+3y = 4x + 3?
  4. How can you check if all points lie on the same line?
  5. How do you write an equation if the slope is negative?

Tip: Always double-check the slope by picking different pairs of points. If the slope is the same, the line is consistent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Slope Calculation

Formulas

Slope Formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9