Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's analyze the graph to find the equation of the straight line.
We need to express the equation in the form , where:
- is the slope of the line (rise over run).
- is the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis).
Step 1: Identify two points on the line
From the graph, we can see that the line passes through the following points:
- (x-intercept)
- (y-intercept)
Step 2: Calculate the slope ()
The slope is given by: Using the points and : So, the slope .
Step 3: Identify the y-intercept ()
From the graph, it's clear that the y-intercept is 6 (the point where the line crosses the y-axis).
Final Equation:
The equation of the line is:
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Further Related Questions:
- How do you find the equation of a line if you only know the slope and one point?
- What happens to the equation of a line when the slope is negative?
- How can we determine the slope if the points are fractions or decimals?
- What is the general form of a straight line equation?
- How does the y-intercept affect the position of the line on the graph?
Tip: When calculating the slope, remember that it represents how steep a line is, with positive slopes going up and negative slopes going down.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a line: y = mx + c
Theorems
Linear equation theorem
Slope-intercept form
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10