Math Problem Statement

Find ordered pairs that solve the equation y = 2.5x.

Solution

Let's analyze the information provided:

The equation given is: y=2.5xy = 2.5x

Step 2: Completing the Table

The table currently shows values:

xxyy
01.5
12.5
37.5

However, the value y=1.5y = 1.5 for x=0x = 0 does not satisfy the equation y=2.5xy = 2.5x. Let's verify and correct the table:

  • When x=0x = 0: y=2.5(0)=0y = 2.5(0) = 0
  • When x=1x = 1: y=2.5(1)=2.5y = 2.5(1) = 2.5
  • When x=3x = 3: y=2.5(3)=7.5y = 2.5(3) = 7.5

Thus, the corrected table should look like this:

xxyy
00
12.5
37.5

Step 3: Plot the Ordered Pairs

The correct points to plot are:

  • (0,0)(0, 0)
  • (1,2.5)(1, 2.5)
  • (3,7.5)(3, 7.5)

Step 4: Find Another Ordered Pair

For x=0.5x = 0.5, substitute into the equation: y=2.5(0.5)=1.25y = 2.5(0.5) = 1.25

So, the additional ordered pair is: (0.5,1.25)(0.5, 1.25).


Final Answer Summary:

  1. Correct the table to: x & : 0 \quad 1 \quad 3 \quad 0.5 \\ y & : 0 \quad 2.5 \quad 7.5 \quad 1.25 \end{aligned}$$
  2. Plot the points (0,0)(0, 0), (1,2.5)(1, 2.5), (3,7.5)(3, 7.5), and (0.5,1.25)(0.5, 1.25).

Do you need further help with graphing or verifying these solutions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions to expand this topic:

  1. How can we determine the slope of the line using two points?
  2. What does the equation y=2.5xy = 2.5x represent graphically?
  3. How can you write the equation of a line given its slope and a point?
  4. How would the graph change if the slope was negative (e.g., y=2.5xy = -2.5x)?
  5. What happens to the ordered pairs if the slope changes to 1.5?

Tip: Always substitute xx-values into the equation to verify ordered pairs before plotting!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Ordered Pairs
Graphing Linear Functions

Formulas

y = 2.5x

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8