Math Problem Statement

Use the dot tool to plot the x- and y-intercepts, and then the line tool to graph a line based on those two points. The equation given is 4y = 5x + 20.

Solution

The equation given is:

4y=5x+204y = 5x + 20

To find the intercepts, we will calculate the xx-intercept and yy-intercept by solving for when y=0y = 0 and x=0x = 0 respectively.

Step 1: Find the yy-intercept

The yy-intercept is the point where x=0x = 0.

Substitute x=0x = 0 into the equation:

4y=5(0)+204y = 5(0) + 20 4y=204y = 20 y=204=5y = \frac{20}{4} = 5

So, the yy-intercept is (0,5)(0, 5).

Step 2: Find the xx-intercept

The xx-intercept is the point where y=0y = 0.

Substitute y=0y = 0 into the equation:

4(0)=5x+204(0) = 5x + 20 0=5x+200 = 5x + 20 5x=205x = -20 x=205=4x = \frac{-20}{5} = -4

So, the xx-intercept is (4,0)(-4, 0).

Step 3: Plot and graph

Now, you can plot the points (0,5)(0, 5) and (4,0)(-4, 0) on the graph and then draw a straight line through those points to complete the graph.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find intercepts for other linear equations?
  2. What happens when there are no xx- or yy-intercepts?
  3. How can slope-intercept form help with graphing lines?
  4. How does the slope of the line relate to the intercepts?
  5. Can you rewrite the given equation in slope-intercept form?

Tip: Remember, the slope is the change in yy over the change in xx between any two points on the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

y = mx + b (Slope-Intercept Form)
Intercepts: y = 0 for x-intercept, x = 0 for y-intercept

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10