Math Problem Statement

What is the solution to the system of equations shown in the graph?

Solution

To solve this problem based on the image you provided, let’s break it down step-by-step:

1. Determine the equations for the lines (Line A and Line B)

The equations should be in slope-intercept form, y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Line A:

  • The graph shows Line A passes through points (0,12)(0, 12) and (4,0)(4, 0).
  • Find the slope (mm): m=y2y1x2x1=01240=124=3m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 - 12}{4 - 0} = \frac{-12}{4} = -3
  • The y-intercept (bb) is 12 (from the graph, where x=0x = 0).
  • Equation for Line A: y=3x+12y = -3x + 12

Line B:

  • The graph shows Line B passes through points (0,0)(0, 0) and (3,12)(3, 12).
  • Find the slope (mm): m=y2y1x2x1=12030=123=4m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{12 - 0}{3 - 0} = \frac{12}{3} = 4
  • The y-intercept (bb) is 0 (from the graph, where x=0x = 0).
  • Equation for Line B: y=4xy = 4x

2. Solve the system of equations

To find the solution, solve for the intersection of these two lines: Line A: y=3x+12\text{Line A: } y = -3x + 12 Line B: y=4x\text{Line B: } y = 4x

Set the two equations equal to each other: 3x+12=4x-3x + 12 = 4x Solve for xx: 12=7x    x=12712 = 7x \implies x = \frac{12}{7}

Substitute x=127x = \frac{12}{7} into y=4xy = 4x to find yy:

\[ y = \frac{48}{7}$$ ### Solution The solution to the system of equations is: $$\left( x, y \right) = \left( \frac{12}{7}, \frac{48}{7} \right)$$ ### Verification You can verify by substituting $$x = \frac{12}{7}$$ into both original equations: 1. **For Line A**: $$y = -3x + 12 = -3\left(\frac{12}{7}\right) + 12 = -\frac{36}{7} + \frac{84}{7} = \frac{48}{7}$$ 2. **For Line B**: $$y = 4x = 4 \left(\frac{12}{7}\right) = \frac{48}{7}$$ Both equations give the same $$y$$-value, confirming the solution is correct. --- ### Questions for Further Exploration: 1. What are the meanings of slope and y-intercept in a real-world context? 2. How can you determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular? 3. What happens if a system of equations has no solution? 4. How would you graph these lines step-by-step without a graphing calculator? 5. Can you solve this system using a different method, like substitution or elimination? ### Tip: Always double-check your graph for accuracy when identifying points for slope and intercept calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Systems of Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphical Solutions

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Intersection Point of Lines in a System of Linear Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10