Math Problem Statement
Graph the line with slope -1/3 passing through the point (3, 5).
Solution
To graph the line with slope passing through the point , follow these steps:
Step-by-step solution:
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Plot the given point :
- Start by locating the point on the graph. Move 3 units to the right on the x-axis and 5 units up on the y-axis.
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Use the slope to find another point:
- The slope 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 , move 3 units to the right (to ) and 1 unit down (to ). This gives the point .
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Plot the second point .
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Draw the line:
- Draw a straight line passing through both points and .
This will be the graph of the line with slope passing through the point .
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five related questions for further practice:
- How would you graph a line with slope passing through point ?
- What is the equation of the line with slope passing through ?
- How does the slope affect the steepness and direction of a line?
- Can you determine the x-intercept of the line with slope passing through ?
- What is the general equation of a line, and how can you find it using the slope and a point?
Tip: The slope formula, , can help you easily find other points on the line once you know one point.
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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