Math Problem Statement

Graph the linear equation y - 4x = 1.

Solution

The equation shown above the graph is y4x=1y - 4x = 1, which can be rewritten as y=4x+1y = 4x + 1 to represent the line in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Steps to graph this line:

  1. Identify the y-intercept (b):

    • In the equation y=4x+1y = 4x + 1, the y-intercept is b=1b = 1, which means the line crosses the y-axis at (0,1)(0, 1).
  2. Identify the slope (m):

    • The slope is m=4m = 4, which means for every 1 unit increase in xx, yy increases by 4 units.
  3. Plot the points:

    • Start by plotting the point (0,1)(0, 1) on the y-axis.
    • From this point, use the slope to find another point. Move 1 unit to the right (increase xx by 1) and move 4 units up (increase yy by 4). This gives the point (1,5)(1, 5).
    • You can also move in the opposite direction: move 1 unit to the left (decrease xx by 1) and move 4 units down (decrease yy by 4). This gives the point (1,3)(-1, -3).
  4. Draw the line:

    • Connect these points to form a straight line.

Would you like me to generate the graph based on these points and the equation, or provide further details?


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What does the slope of 4 tell us about the steepness of the line?
  2. How would the graph change if the slope were negative?
  3. What would the y-intercept be if the equation were y4x=2y - 4x = -2?
  4. How can we determine the x-intercept from this equation?
  5. How does the equation y=mx+by = mx + b relate to real-life scenarios?

Tip: In slope-intercept form, the slope mm controls the steepness of the line, while the y-intercept bb determines where the line crosses the y-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10