Math Problem Statement

Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line.

Solution

The equation provided is in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation:

y=34x15y = \frac{3}{4}x - \frac{1}{5}

In the general slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, mm represents the slope and bb represents the y-intercept.

  • Slope (mm): The coefficient of xx is 34\frac{3}{4}, so the slope is 34\frac{3}{4}.
  • Y-intercept (bb): The constant term is 15-\frac{1}{5}, so the y-intercept is 15-\frac{1}{5}.

Thus:

  • Slope = 34\frac{3}{4}
  • Y-intercept = 15-\frac{1}{5}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the slope from a graph of a line?
  2. What is the significance of a positive vs. negative slope?
  3. How do you convert a linear equation to slope-intercept form if it's not given in that form?
  4. How would you calculate the x-intercept from this equation?
  5. What does the y-intercept tell you about the graph of the line?

Tip: The slope indicates the steepness and direction of a line, while the y-intercept tells you where the line crosses the y-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope
Y-intercept

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9