Math Problem Statement

Graph the line with slope -1/3 passing through the point (3, 5).

Solution

To graph the line with slope 13-\frac{1}{3} passing through the point (3,5)(3, 5), follow these steps:

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Plot the given point (3,5)(3, 5):

    • Start by locating the point (3,5)(3, 5) on the graph. Move 3 units to the right on the x-axis and 5 units up on the y-axis.
  2. Use the slope to find another point:

    • The slope 13-\frac{1}{3} means that for every 3 units you move to the right (positive direction on the x-axis), you move 1 unit down (negative direction on the y-axis).
    • Starting from (3,5)(3, 5), move 3 units to the right (to x=6x = 6) and 1 unit down (to y=4y = 4). This gives the point (6,4)(6, 4).
  3. Plot the second point (6,4)(6, 4).

  4. Draw the line:

    • Draw a straight line passing through both points (3,5)(3, 5) and (6,4)(6, 4).

This will be the graph of the line with slope 13-\frac{1}{3} passing through the point (3,5)(3, 5).

Would you like more details or have any questions?


Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you graph a line with slope 25\frac{2}{5} passing through point (2,3)(-2, -3)?
  2. What is the equation of the line with slope 44 passing through (1,1)(1, -1)?
  3. How does the slope affect the steepness and direction of a line?
  4. Can you determine the x-intercept of the line with slope 13-\frac{1}{3} passing through (3,5)(3, 5)?
  5. What is the general equation of a line, and how can you find it using the slope and a point?

Tip: The slope formula, slope=ΔyΔx\text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}, can help you easily find other points on the line once you know one point.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Linear Equations
Slope

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Slope-intercept form of a line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10