Math Problem Statement

Use graph paper for this question. Take 1 cm = 1 unit on both axes. (i) Draw the graphs of π‘₯ + 𝑦 + 3 = 0 π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 3π‘₯ βˆ’ 2𝑦 + 4 = 0. Plot three points per line. (ii) Write down the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines.

Solution

To solve the given problem and draw the required graphs:

  1. Equation 1: x+y+3=0x + y + 3 = 0 can be rearranged to: y=βˆ’xβˆ’3y = -x - 3
  2. Equation 2: 3xβˆ’2y+4=03x - 2y + 4 = 0 can be rearranged to: y=32x+2y = \frac{3}{2}x + 2

Part (i) – Plotting the Graphs:

1. For the first equation y=βˆ’xβˆ’3y = -x - 3:

We need three points to plot the graph. Choosing different values for xx:

  • When x=0x = 0, y=βˆ’3y = -3 β†’ Point (0, -3)
  • When x=βˆ’1x = -1, y=βˆ’2y = -2 β†’ Point (-1, -2)
  • When x=1x = 1, y=βˆ’4y = -4 β†’ Point (1, -4)

2. For the second equation y=32x+2y = \frac{3}{2}x + 2:

We also need three points to plot the graph. Again, choosing values for xx:

  • When x=0x = 0, y=2y = 2 β†’ Point (0, 2)
  • When x=βˆ’2x = -2, y=βˆ’1y = -1 β†’ Point (-2, -1)
  • When x=2x = 2, y=5y = 5 β†’ Point (2, 5)

Part (ii) – Finding the Intersection Point:

We can solve these two equations algebraically by setting the expressions for yy equal to each other: βˆ’xβˆ’3=32x+2-x - 3 = \frac{3}{2}x + 2 Now solve for xx:

  • Multiply the entire equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction: βˆ’2xβˆ’6=3x+4-2x - 6 = 3x + 4
  • Bring all xx-terms to one side: βˆ’2xβˆ’3x=4+6-2x - 3x = 4 + 6 βˆ’5x=10β‡’x=βˆ’2-5x = 10 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -2

Now substitute x=βˆ’2x = -2 into one of the original equations to find yy:

  • Using y=βˆ’xβˆ’3y = -x - 3: y=βˆ’(βˆ’2)βˆ’3=2βˆ’3=βˆ’1y = -(-2) - 3 = 2 - 3 = -1

So, the coordinates of the intersection point are (-2, -1).


Summary:

  • Intersection point: (-2, -1)

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Relative questions:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line from its equation?
  2. What are other methods to solve a system of linear equations?
  3. Can a system of two linear equations have more than one solution?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of parallel and intersecting lines?
  5. How does the slope influence the steepness of a line?

Tip:

To quickly find the intersection of two lines graphically, ensure both lines are plotted with accurate scales and then visually locate the crossing point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing
Algebra

Formulas

y = -x - 3
y = (3/2)x + 2

Theorems

Method of solving linear equations by substitution
Concept of slope-intercept form y = mx + c

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10