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:

y=mx+by = mx + b where:

  • mm is the slope, and
  • bb is the y-intercept.

Given:

  • Slope m=3m = 3,
  • Y-intercept b=3b = -3.

Steps to graph the line:

  1. Start at the y-intercept: Plot the point (0,3)(0, -3) on the y-axis.
  2. Use the slope to find another point: The slope is 3, which means for every 1 unit increase in xx, yy increases by 3 units. From the point (0,3)(0, -3), move 1 unit to the right (positive xx) and 3 units up (positive yy) to plot the next point, (1,0)(1, 0).
  3. Draw the line: Connect these two points with a straight line, and extend it across the grid.

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Relative questions:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
  2. What happens to the line if the slope is negative?
  3. How would the graph change if the y-intercept was positive?
  4. How can you graph a line if given the slope and a point other than the y-intercept?
  5. 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