Math Problem Statement

Write the slope-intercept form, y=mx+b for the following linear relationship. a line that passes through the points (0, -10) and (5, 0)

Solution

To find the slope-intercept form of the equation y=mx+by = mx + b, we need to determine the slope mm and the y-intercept bb.

  1. Find the slope mm:

    The slope mm is calculated using the formula:

    m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

    For the points (0,10)(0, -10) and (5,0)(5, 0):

    m=0(10)50=105=2m = \frac{0 - (-10)}{5 - 0} = \frac{10}{5} = 2

    So, the slope mm is 2.

  2. Find the y-intercept bb:

    Since the line passes through the point (0,10)(0, -10), this is the y-intercept. Therefore, b=10b = -10.

  3. Write the equation:

    Substitute the values of mm and bb into the slope-intercept form:

    y=2x10y = 2x - 10

So, the equation of the line in slope-intercept form is y=2x10y = 2x - 10.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line if given two points?
  2. What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?
  3. How do you graph a line given its slope-intercept form?
  4. What are parallel and perpendicular lines in terms of their slopes?
  5. How can you convert a linear equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

Tip: Always check your calculations by substituting the points back into the final equation to ensure they satisfy the equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope
Intercepts

Formulas

Slope formula
Slope-intercept form

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9