Math Problem Statement

Graph of a straight line showing the relationship between x and y on a coordinate plane.

Solution

The graph you've provided shows a straight line on a coordinate plane. Let's break down the details of the line to better understand it:

Identifying Key Points

  1. Slope (m):

    • The line slopes downward from left to right, indicating a negative slope.
    • Let's calculate the slope using two points from the graph:
      • Point 1: (9,3)(-9, 3)
      • Point 2: (6,6)(6, -6)
    • The slope formula is: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Substituting the coordinates of the points: m=636(9)=915=35m = \frac{-6 - 3}{6 - (-9)} = \frac{-9}{15} = -\frac{3}{5} So, the slope of the line is -3/5.
  2. Y-Intercept (b):

    • The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
    • From the graph, it crosses the y-axis at y=0.6y = 0.6.
  3. Equation of the Line: Using the slope-intercept form of a line y=mx+by = mx + b, where m=35m = -\frac{3}{5} and b=0.6b = 0.6, the equation of the line is: y=35x+0.6y = -\frac{3}{5}x + 0.6

Would you like more details or explanations on this? Here are five questions to explore further:

  1. How do we interpret the slope of 35-\frac{3}{5} geometrically?
  2. How can we verify the y-intercept from the graph?
  3. Can we rewrite the equation in point-slope form instead of slope-intercept form?
  4. What happens to the line if we change the slope to a different value, like 1-1?
  5. How do we find the x-intercept of this line?

Tip: To find the x-intercept of a line, set y=0y = 0 in the equation and solve for xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope and Intercept

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a line: y = mx + b

Theorems

Linear equation in slope-intercept form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10