Math Problem Statement

The equation of line s is y= – 4x– 5 3 . Line t includes the point ( – 3,3) and is parallel to line s. What is the equation of line t? Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Write the numbers in the equation as simplified proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.

Solution

The given equation of line ss is:

y=43x53y = -\frac{4}{3}x - \frac{5}{3}

We are told that line tt is parallel to line ss, which means that the slopes of both lines are the same. The slope of line ss is 43-\frac{4}{3}, so the slope of line tt is also 43-\frac{4}{3}.

Now, we are given that line tt passes through the point (3,3)(-3, 3). To find the equation of line tt, we can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line, which is:

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

where mm is the slope, and (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the point the line passes through. Substituting the known values:

y3=43(x+3)y - 3 = -\frac{4}{3}(x + 3)

Now, we will simplify this equation step by step:

  1. Distribute the slope 43-\frac{4}{3} on the right-hand side:

y3=43x4y - 3 = -\frac{4}{3}x - 4

  1. Add 3 to both sides to isolate yy:

y=43x4+3y = -\frac{4}{3}x - 4 + 3

  1. Simplify the constants:

y=43x1y = -\frac{4}{3}x - 1

Thus, the equation of line tt in slope-intercept form is:

y=43x1y = -\frac{4}{3}x - 1

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How would you find the equation of a line perpendicular to line ss?
  2. How does the slope of a line relate to its steepness and direction?
  3. Can you explain how to derive the slope-intercept form from the general equation of a line?
  4. What is the significance of parallel and perpendicular lines in geometry?
  5. How would you graph the lines ss and tt on a coordinate plane?

Tip: When two lines are parallel, their slopes are always equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Parallel Lines

Formulas

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

Theorems

Parallel lines have equal slopes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10