Math Problem Statement

Find an equation for the line shown in the graph.

Solution

The task in your image is asking to find the equation of the line displayed on the graph. Based on the grid shown in the image, I can help guide you through the process to determine the correct equation of the line. Here's a general approach:

Step 1: Identify two points on the line.

From the graph:

  • One point appears to be (0,5)(0, 5) (where the line crosses the y-axis).
  • Another point seems to be (4,0)(4, 0) (where the line crosses the x-axis).

Step 2: Calculate the slope.

The slope mm of a line is given by the formula:

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

Using the points (0,5)(0, 5) and (4,0)(4, 0):

  • x1=0,y1=5x_1 = 0, y_1 = 5
  • x2=4,y2=0x_2 = 4, y_2 = 0

Now calculate the slope:

m=0540=54m = \frac{0 - 5}{4 - 0} = \frac{-5}{4}

So, the slope is m=54m = -\frac{5}{4}.

Step 3: Use the slope-intercept form of the equation.

The slope-intercept form is:

y=mx+by = mx + b

You already know the slope m=54m = -\frac{5}{4} and the y-intercept b=5b = 5 (from the point (0,5)(0, 5)).

Thus, the equation of the line is:

y=54x+5y = -\frac{5}{4}x + 5

This is the equation of the line on the graph.

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Here are five related questions you might explore:

  1. How can we determine the equation if the line doesn't cross the y-axis?
  2. What is the point-slope form of the equation of a line?
  3. How do you convert between slope-intercept form and standard form?
  4. What happens if the line is vertical or horizontal? How do their equations differ?
  5. How can you find the equation of a line given its slope and one point?

Tip: Always start by finding two clear points on the line, as these will help you accurately determine the slope and y-intercept!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10