Math Problem Statement
Graph the linear equation y = -6x + 4
Solution
The given equation is . This is a linear equation in slope-intercept form, which follows the general pattern:
where:
- is the slope.
- is the y-intercept (the value of when ).
Key components:
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Slope :
- This means the line falls by 6 units for every 1 unit it moves to the right.
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Y-intercept :
- The line crosses the y-axis at .
Steps to Graph:
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Plot the y-intercept:
- Start by placing a point at on the y-axis.
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Use the slope to find another point:
- From the y-intercept , move down 6 units and to the right 1 unit (since the slope is ).
- This gives the next point: .
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Draw the line:
- Connect the two points and with a straight line.
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do we determine if a line is increasing or decreasing based on its slope?
- What happens to the line if the slope becomes steeper?
- How can we rewrite the same equation in standard form ?
- How do parallel lines relate in terms of slope?
- What if the equation had been ? Where would the y-intercept change?
Tip: To check your work, try finding one more point by substituting a different value for (e.g., ) and verifying if it fits on the line.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Graphing
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Form Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9