Math Problem Statement
Select the correct slope and y-intercept for the following linear equation:
y = -2x + 4
Solution
For the linear equation , the equation is already in slope-intercept form, which is:
where:
- is the slope,
- is the y-intercept.
From :
- The slope () is .
- The y-intercept () is .
So, the correct slope is , and the y-intercept is .
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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
- What is the slope and y-intercept of the equation ?
- How do you find the slope of a line given two points?
- What is the equation of a line with slope and y-intercept ?
- How do you graph a linear equation given its slope and y-intercept?
- What does the slope of a line represent in real-world problems?
Tip: The slope tells you how steep a line is, and the y-intercept tells you where the line crosses the y-axis.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Theorems
Linear equation in slope-intercept form
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8