Math Problem Statement
Graph a linear function with the given slope and y-intercept.
slope: 3, y-intercept: 10
Solution
To graph a linear function with a slope of and a -intercept of , we start by using the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, which is:
where:
- is the slope,
- is the -intercept.
Substituting the given values:
- Slope ,
- -intercept ,
the equation becomes:
To graph this:
- Start at the -intercept point, which is .
- From this point, use the slope to find another point on the line. The slope means a rise of units for every unit run to the right. So, from , move up units and right unit to get the next point .
- Plot these points and draw a straight line through them.
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Here are 5 related questions to consider:
- What is the general formula for a linear equation?
- How do you interpret the slope and -intercept of a line?
- What changes in the graph if the slope becomes negative?
- How would the graph change if the -intercept was ?
- How can you determine if two lines are parallel?
Tip: The slope of a line shows how steep it is; a higher slope means a steeper line.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing
Formulas
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9