Math Problem Statement

Find an equation of the line shown in the graph.

Solution

To determine the equation of the line shown in the graph, follow these steps:

  1. Identify the slope (m):

    • The slope is the "rise over run," or the change in yy divided by the change in xx.
    • From the graph, the line passes through the points (3,3)(-3, 3) and (0,0)(0, 0).
    • Slope (mm) = change in ychange in x=3030=33=1\frac{\text{change in } y}{\text{change in } x} = \frac{3 - 0}{-3 - 0} = \frac{3}{-3} = -1.
  2. Determine the y-intercept (bb):

    • The yy-intercept is where the line crosses the yy-axis.
    • From the graph, the line crosses the yy-axis at (0,0)(0, 0). So, b=0b = 0.
  3. Write the equation:

    • The general slope-intercept form of a line is y=mx+by = mx + b.
    • Substituting m=1m = -1 and b=0b = 0, the equation of the line is:

    y=xy = -x

Let me know if you want additional explanation or assistance! Here are some related questions:

  1. What does the slope of 1-1 represent in real-world scenarios?
  2. How can we find the equation of a line if two points are not aligned on a grid?
  3. What happens to the graph if the slope changes to a positive value?
  4. How do we convert y=xy = -x into the general form Ax+By+C=0Ax + By + C = 0?
  5. Can we verify the equation using another point from the graph?

Tip: Always check the slope by ensuring the points used are accurate to avoid calculation errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a line in slope-intercept form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10