Math Problem Statement
Graph the line with y-intercept -3 and slope 3.
Solution
To graph a line with a y-intercept of -3 and a slope of 3, we can use the slope-intercept form of a linear equation:
where:
- is the slope, and
- is the y-intercept.
Given:
- Slope ,
- Y-intercept .
Steps to graph the line:
- Start at the y-intercept: Plot the point on the y-axis.
- Use the slope to find another point: The slope is 3, which means for every 1 unit increase in , increases by 3 units. From the point , move 1 unit to the right (positive ) and 3 units up (positive ) to plot the next point, .
- Draw the line: Connect these two points with a straight line, and extend it across the grid.
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Relative questions:
- How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
- What happens to the line if the slope is negative?
- How would the graph change if the y-intercept was positive?
- How can you graph a line if given the slope and a point other than the y-intercept?
- Can the slope of a vertical line be determined? Why or why not?
Tip:
When working with slopes, remember that the slope represents the "rise over run," i.e., how much the line goes up (or down) for a given horizontal movement.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-intercept form of a line
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-9