Math Problem Statement

Graph the line that passes through the points left parenthesis, 8, comma, minus, 3, right parenthesis(8,−3) and left parenthesis, 2, comma, minus, 3, right parenthesis(2,−3) and determine the equation of the line.

Solution

To graph the line and determine its equation, let's follow these steps:

1. Find the slope of the line:

Given two points (8,3)(8, -3) and (2,3)(2, -3), we can calculate the slope using the slope formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Substitute the coordinates: m=3(3)28=06=0m = \frac{-3 - (-3)}{2 - 8} = \frac{0}{-6} = 0

Since the slope m=0m = 0, this indicates the line is horizontal.

2. Write the equation of the line:

For a horizontal line, the equation is always of the form: y=cy = c where cc is the constant value of yy for all points on the line.

In this case, since y=3y = -3 for both points, the equation of the line is: y=3y = -3

3. Graph the line:

The graph is a horizontal line passing through y=3y = -3 on the yy-axis. Every point on this line will have y=3y = -3, regardless of the xx-value.


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Questions:

  1. What is the general form of the equation for a horizontal line?
  2. Can a horizontal line ever have a non-zero slope?
  3. How does a vertical line's equation differ from a horizontal line's?
  4. What does a slope of zero represent in terms of real-life applications?
  5. How would the equation change if the points were on a vertical line?

Tip: When the slope of a line is zero, it indicates that the line is horizontal and the yy-coordinate remains constant for all xx-values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations
Slopes

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a horizontal line: y = c

Theorems

Properties of horizontal lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8