Math Problem Statement

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Choose the rule for finding each y-coordinate and fill in the blank with a number. Then write the equation of the graph for both given graphs.

Solution

To solve each question, let's examine the graphs and determine the equations for each line.

Left Graph

  1. The line has a positive slope, moving upwards as xx increases.

  2. The line appears to pass through points with integer values, making it easier to calculate the slope. Let's use two points on the line:

    • Point 1: (0, -6)
    • Point 2: (4, -2)
  3. Calculate the slope (m) using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1=2(6)40=44=1m = \frac{{y_2 - y_1}}{{x_2 - x_1}} = \frac{{-2 - (-6)}}{{4 - 0}} = \frac{4}{4} = 1

  4. Since the line has a slope of 1 and passes through yy-intercept 6-6, the equation is: y=x6y = x - 6

  5. For the options:

    • Select "and add" for the rule, with 6-6 as the value to add.

Right Graph

  1. This line also has a positive slope, passing through clear points.

  2. Choose two points on the line:

    • Point 1: (0, -4)
    • Point 2: (4, 0)
  3. Calculate the slope (m): m=y2y1x2x1=0(4)40=44=1m = \frac{{y_2 - y_1}}{{x_2 - x_1}} = \frac{{0 - (-4)}}{{4 - 0}} = \frac{4}{4} = 1

  4. With a slope of 1 and yy-intercept 4-4, the equation is: y=x4y = x - 4

  5. For the options:

    • Choose "and add" with 4-4.

Summary

  • Left Graph: Equation y=x6y = x - 6, rule "and add -6."
  • Right Graph: Equation y=x4y = x - 4, rule "and add -4."

Would you like further details on slope calculation or equation formation?


  1. What is the formula for calculating slope?
  2. How can you determine the yy-intercept from a graph?
  3. What does a positive slope indicate about the direction of a line?
  4. How can you verify an equation by substituting points?
  5. What is the general form of a linear equation?

Tip: When finding the equation of a line, remember that the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b is useful if you can determine the slope mm and the yy-intercept bb directly from the graph.

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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 form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10