Math Problem Statement
Write an equation for the line
Write an equation for the line
Solution
To determine the equation of the line, we will use the slope-intercept form:
where:
- is the slope
- is the y-intercept
Step 1: Identify Two Points
From the image, two points on the line are:
Step 2: Find the Slope
The slope formula is:
Substituting the values:
Step 3: Determine the y-Intercept
The y-intercept is the value of when . From the graph, .
Step 4: Write the Equation
This is the equation of the line.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five related questions to explore further:
- How do you find the slope if the points have negative coordinates?
- What happens to the equation if the line is vertical?
- How can you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
- How do you rewrite the equation in standard form?
- How can you graph a line given its equation?
Tip: The slope represents the rate of change; in this case, for every 5 units moved in the x-direction, the y-value increases by 4.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-intercept theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10