Math Problem Statement

Find the slope and y-intercept for the line.

Solution

To find the slope and y-intercept for the given line on the graph, let's follow these steps:

  1. Determine the Slope: The slope of a line is calculated by the formula:

    slope(m)=ΔyΔx=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} (m) = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

    We need two points on the line to calculate the slope. From the image, we can select the points (5,4)(-5, -4) and (0,0)(0, 0) where the line crosses the grid points.

    Plugging these points into the formula gives:

    m=0(4)0(5)=45=0.8m = \frac{0 - (-4)}{0 - (-5)} = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8

    So, the slope is 0.80.8.

  2. Find the y-intercept: The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. From the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at y=0y = 0.

    Thus, the y-intercept is 00.

  3. Equation in Slope-Intercept Form: The slope-intercept form of a line is:

    y=mx+by = mx + b

    where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept. Substituting the values, we get:

    y=0.8x+0or simplyy=0.8x.y = 0.8x + 0 \quad \text{or simply} \quad y = 0.8x.

Summary:

  • Slope: 0.80.8
  • y-intercept: 00
  • Equation in slope-intercept form: y=0.8xy = 0.8x

Would you like more details or have any questions about this process?

Further Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the slope if the line is vertical or horizontal?
  2. What is the general form of a linear equation?
  3. How can you find the x-intercept of a line from its equation?
  4. What are some real-life applications of slope in mathematics?
  5. How do you graph a line if you know its slope and y-intercept?

Tip: When identifying points on a graph, choose points where the line clearly crosses grid intersections for accurate calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a Line
Y-intercept

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8