Math Problem Statement

Solve

Identify the Slope and Intercepts of the function f(x) = 5. Then draw an accurate graph of the function.

Solution

The given function is f(x)=5f(x) = 5, which represents a horizontal line at y=5y = 5 for all values of xx. Let's break down the solution:

Slope:

Since the line is horizontal, the slope is 00. A horizontal line has no rise (change in yy) as xx changes, which gives a slope of zero.

Vertical Intercept (Y-intercept):

The vertical intercept occurs where the line crosses the yy-axis. Since the equation f(x)=5f(x) = 5 means y=5y = 5 at all points, the y-intercept is 55.

Horizontal Intercept (X-intercept):

A horizontal intercept happens where the line crosses the xx-axis. Since the line is parallel to the xx-axis and is located at y=5y = 5, it does not cross the xx-axis. Therefore, there is no x-intercept.

Graph:

The line will be drawn horizontally at y=5y = 5 across the graph. The line will extend in both directions indefinitely without any change in the yy-value.

If you need to draw the line:

  1. Mark the point where y=5y = 5 across the entire graph.
  2. Draw a straight horizontal line through this point.

Would you like more details or help with graphing it?

Here are 5 questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do you determine the slope of a horizontal line?
  2. Why does a horizontal line have no xx-intercept?
  3. How do vertical lines differ from horizontal lines in terms of slope?
  4. Can you have a linear function with no yy-intercept?
  5. What happens to the slope if the line becomes vertical?

Tip: The slope of a line can be calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Slope
Intercepts

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Horizontal Line Theorem (Slope = 0)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8