Math Problem Statement

In the xy-plane, the graph of which of the following equations is a line with a slope of 3?

Solution

To determine which of the given equations has a line with a slope of 3, we can recall the slope-intercept form of a linear equation:

y=mx+by = mx + b

In this equation, mm represents the slope, and bb is the y-intercept.

Let's check the slope mm for each option:

  • A) y=13xy = \frac{1}{3}x: The slope here is 13\frac{1}{3}, not 3.
  • B) y=x3y = x - 3: The slope here is 11, not 3.
  • C) y=3x+2y = 3x + 2: The slope here is 33, which matches the required slope.
  • D) y=6x+3y = 6x + 3: The slope here is 66, not 3.

Thus, the correct answer is C) y=3x+2y = 3x + 2.

Would you like more details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions you can explore:

  1. How can you determine the y-intercept from a linear equation?
  2. What happens if the slope is negative?
  3. Can a vertical line have a slope?
  4. How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
  5. What does a slope of zero mean for the line's direction?

Tip: The larger the slope, the steeper the line will be on the graph!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10