Math Problem Statement

Graph the line y = 2x + 4 by plotting three points.

Solution

The problem asks you to graph the equation y=2x+4y = 2x + 4 by plotting three points. Let’s analyze and solve step-by-step.

Steps to Solve:

  1. The equation y=2x+4y = 2x + 4 is in slope-intercept form: y=mx+by = mx + b, where:

    • m=2m = 2 (the slope)
    • b=4b = 4 (the y-intercept).
  2. To graph this line, start by plotting the y-intercept (0, 4). This is where the line crosses the y-axis.

  3. Use the slope m=2m = 2, which means "rise over run" (rise=2\text{rise} = 2, run=1\text{run} = 1):

    • From (0,4)(0, 4), move up 2 units and right 1 unit to get the next point (1,6)(1, 6).
    • From (1,6)(1, 6), repeat the process to get (2,8)(2, 8).
  4. Alternatively, choose values for xx, substitute them into the equation y=2x+4y = 2x + 4, and solve for yy:

    • For x=0x = 0, y=2(0)+4=4y = 2(0) + 4 = 4 → Point: (0,4)(0, 4)
    • For x=1x = 1, y=2(1)+4=6y = 2(1) + 4 = 6 → Point: (1,6)(1, 6)
    • For x=1x = -1, y=2(1)+4=2y = 2(-1) + 4 = 2 → Point: (1,2)(-1, 2)

Correct Points:

The three points you can plot are:

  1. (0,4)(0, 4)
  2. (1,6)(1, 6)
  3. (1,2)(-1, 2)

Plotting:

  1. Place the points (0,4)(0, 4), (1,6)(1, 6), and (1,2)(-1, 2) on the graph.
  2. Draw a straight line through the points.

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Relative Questions:

  1. What does the slope m=2m = 2 represent in this equation?
  2. How would the graph change if the slope was negative (e.g., y=2x+4y = -2x + 4)?
  3. How do you find the x-intercept of this line?
  4. What happens to the graph if you change the bb-value (e.g., y=2x+6y = 2x + 6)?
  5. Can you write the equation of a line parallel to y=2x+4y = 2x + 4?

Tip:

Always double-check points by substituting back into the equation to avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing

Formulas

y = mx + b (Slope-Intercept Form)

Theorems

Slope Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10