Math Problem Statement

Identify the slope and y-intercept of the line below

Identify the slope and y-intercept of the line below

Solution

To determine the slope and yy-intercept of the line from the image:

  1. Find two points on the line:
    The line clearly passes through the points (0,2)(0, 2) and (4,6)(4, 6).

  2. Calculate the slope (mm) using the slope formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Substituting (x1,y1)=(0,2)(x_1, y_1) = (0, 2) and (x2,y2)=(4,6)(x_2, y_2) = (4, 6): m=6240=44=1m = \frac{6 - 2}{4 - 0} = \frac{4}{4} = 1 The slope is m=1m = 1.

  3. Identify the yy-intercept (bb):
    The yy-intercept is the point where the line crosses the yy-axis. From the graph, the line crosses the yy-axis at (0,2)(0, 2), so b=2b = 2.

Final Answer:

  • Slope (mm): 11
  • yy-intercept (bb): 22

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Related Questions:

  1. What does the slope represent in real-world situations?
  2. How do you write the equation of a line using the slope-intercept form?
  3. Can a line have no yy-intercept? Why or why not?
  4. How do parallel lines compare in terms of slope?
  5. How would you calculate the slope if one of the coordinates was negative?

Tip:

The slope-intercept form of a line is y=mx+by = mx + b. Use this to quickly write equations of lines once you know the slope and intercept!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope and Intercept

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Properties of Linear Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9