Math Problem Statement
Graph this line using the slope and y-intercept: y=-6x+5
Solution
To graph the line given by the equation , we'll use the slope-intercept form , where:
- is the slope
- is the y-intercept
In this equation:
- The slope means the line goes down 6 units for every 1 unit it moves to the right.
- The y-intercept means the line crosses the y-axis at .
Steps to graph the line:
- Plot the y-intercept: Start by plotting the point on the graph (the y-axis at 5).
- Use the slope: From the point , use the slope . This means you move down 6 units and right 1 unit to find another point on the line.
- Start from and move to .
- Draw the line: Connect the two points with a straight line.
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Additional questions to explore:
- How do you graph a line given the slope and y-intercept?
- What does the slope represent in real-world terms?
- How can you find the equation of a line if you're given two points on it?
- What happens to the graph of the line if the slope is positive instead of negative?
- How would you graph a line if the equation was in point-slope form?
Tip: When plotting lines, always start with the y-intercept, and then use the slope to guide your points accurately!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing Lines
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9