Math Problem Statement

The slope of the line is 2/7, and you know it goes through the point (-9, 6). Another point on the line goes through the x-coordinate 5. Find the missing y-coordinate (5, ___).

Solution

Let's break down the problem from the image step by step.

We are given:

  1. The slope of the line, m=27m = \frac{2}{7}.
  2. A point on the line, (9,6)(-9, 6).
  3. We need to find the yy-coordinate of another point, (5,y)(5, y).

We can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Where:

  • m=27m = \frac{2}{7} (the slope),
  • (x1,y1)=(9,6)(x_1, y_1) = (-9, 6) (the given point),
  • (x,y)=(5,y)(x, y) = (5, y) (the point we're trying to find the yy-coordinate for).

Substitute these values into the equation:

y6=27(x(9))y - 6 = \frac{2}{7}(x - (-9)) y6=27(x+9)y - 6 = \frac{2}{7}(x + 9)

Now, substitute x=5x = 5 into this equation:

y6=27(5+9)y - 6 = \frac{2}{7}(5 + 9) y6=27(14)y - 6 = \frac{2}{7}(14) y6=2×2y - 6 = 2 \times 2 y6=4y - 6 = 4 y=4+6=10y = 4 + 6 = 10

Therefore, the missing yy-coordinate is 1010. The point is (5,10)(5, 10).

Would you like more details on this process, or do you have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you convert the slope-intercept form to point-slope form?
  2. What does the slope of a line represent in real-world situations?
  3. Can you find the equation of the line passing through the points (9,6)(-9, 6) and (5,10)(5, 10)?
  4. How do you find the midpoint between two points on a line?
  5. What happens to the slope of a line when the coordinates of the points change direction?

Tip: Always substitute carefully in slope-related problems to avoid errors with signs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope

Formulas

Point-slope form of a line: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Slope Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10