Math Problem Statement

Sketch the graph of the following linear relations, showing the x- and y-intercepts. a 2x − 5y = −10 b y = −2x + 4

Solution

Let's analyze and sketch the graphs of the given linear relations by finding their x- and y-intercepts.

a) 2x5y=102x - 5y = -10

Step 1: Find the x-intercept.

  • The x-intercept occurs when y=0y = 0. 2x5(0)=10    2x=10    x=52x - 5(0) = -10 \implies 2x = -10 \implies x = -5 So, the x-intercept is (5,0)(-5, 0).

Step 2: Find the y-intercept.

  • The y-intercept occurs when x=0x = 0. 2(0)5y=10    5y=10    y=22(0) - 5y = -10 \implies -5y = -10 \implies y = 2 So, the y-intercept is (0,2)(0, 2).

Step 3: Sketch the graph.

  • Plot the points (5,0)(-5, 0) and (0,2)(0, 2).
  • Draw a straight line through these two points.

b) y=2x+4y = -2x + 4

This equation is already in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Step 1: Find the y-intercept.

  • The y-intercept is (0,4)(0, 4).

Step 2: Find the x-intercept.

  • The x-intercept occurs when y=0y = 0. 0=2x+4    2x=4    x=20 = -2x + 4 \implies 2x = 4 \implies x = 2 So, the x-intercept is (2,0)(2, 0).

Step 3: Sketch the graph.

  • Plot the points (0,4)(0, 4) and (2,0)(2, 0).
  • Draw a straight line through these two points.

Graphing Both Equations

Now that we have the intercepts, the graphs can be drawn on the same coordinate plane.

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Do you want any more details or have questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the slope of each line, and how can it be interpreted?
  2. How do you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
  3. What does it mean when two lines have the same y-intercept?
  4. How do you find the point of intersection between two lines?
  5. Can you write an equation of a line parallel to 2x5y=102x - 5y = -10?

Tip: Always double-check the intercepts to ensure accuracy when sketching linear graphs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Equation of a line in slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Finding x-intercept: set y = 0
Finding y-intercept: set x = 0

Theorems

Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10