Math Problem Statement

Use the graphs below to match to answer the questions. Which graph has a slope of 5/2? Which graph has a slope of -4? Which graph has an equation of y = x + 2? Which graph has an equation of y = -4/5x - 4?

Solution

From the provided image, I see there are four graphs labeled AA, BB, CC, and DD, and the goal is to match them to specific properties regarding slope or equation.

Step-by-step Analysis:

1. Determine Slopes and Intercepts for Each Graph:

  • The slope of a line (mm) is determined by the ratio of the vertical change (Δy\Delta y) to the horizontal change (Δx\Delta x).
  • The y-intercept is where the line crosses the y-axis.

Graph AA:

  • Observing the line, it rises as we move to the right, indicating a positive slope.
  • Calculate slope:
    • Rise: From (0,2)(0, 2) to (2,7)(2, 7): Δy=72=5\Delta y = 7 - 2 = 5, Δx=20=2\Delta x = 2 - 0 = 2.
    • Slope m=52m = \frac{5}{2}.
  • Y-intercept: (0,2)(0, 2).
  • Equation: y=52x+2y = \frac{5}{2}x + 2.

Graph BB:

  • The line slopes downward, indicating a negative slope.
  • Calculate slope:
    • Fall: From (0,0)(0, 0) to (1,4)(-1, 4): Δy=04=4\Delta y = 0 - 4 = -4, Δx=0(1)=1\Delta x = 0 - (-1) = 1.
    • Slope m=4m = -4.
  • Y-intercept: (0,0)(0, 0).
  • Equation: y=4xy = -4x.

Graph CC:

  • The line slopes downward, indicating a negative slope.
  • Calculate slope:
    • Fall: From (0,4)(0, -4) to (5,8)(5, -8): Δy=8(4)=4\Delta y = -8 - (-4) = -4, Δx=50=5\Delta x = 5 - 0 = 5.
    • Slope m=45m = \frac{-4}{5}.
  • Y-intercept: (0,4)(0, -4).
  • Equation: y=45x4y = -\frac{4}{5}x - 4.

Graph DD:

  • The line rises as we move to the right, indicating a positive slope.
  • Calculate slope:
    • Rise: From (0,2)(0, 2) to (2,4)(2, 4): Δy=42=2\Delta y = 4 - 2 = 2, Δx=20=2\Delta x = 2 - 0 = 2.
    • Slope m=1m = 1.
  • Y-intercept: (0,2)(0, 2).
  • Equation: y=x+2y = x + 2.

Answers:

  1. Which graph has a slope of 5/25/2?
    Answer: AA.

  2. Which graph has a slope of 4-4?
    Answer: BB.

  3. Which graph has an equation of y=x+2y = x + 2?
    Answer: DD.

  4. Which graph has an equation of y=45x4y = -\frac{4}{5}x - 4?
    Answer: CC.

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you calculate the slope of a line using two points?
  2. What is the significance of a negative slope in a graph?
  3. How do you identify the y-intercept directly from a graph?
  4. Can a line have a slope of 0? What does this look like on a graph?
  5. What does it mean if a line has an undefined slope?

Tip: Always double-check your rise-over-run calculations to ensure slope accuracy!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing

Formulas

Slope formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Equation of a line y = mx + b

Theorems

Point-Slope Form of Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10