Math Problem Statement

The equations of five lines are given below. Line A=y=2x+3 Line B=1/2x-3 Line C=y=6-x Line D y-2x=7 Line E y+2x=3 which two lines cross the y axis at the same point?

Solution

We can identify where each line crosses the y-axis by finding the y-intercept. The y-intercept occurs where x=0x = 0.

Here are the equations and their y-intercepts:

  • Line A: y=2x+3y = 2x + 3
    When x=0x = 0, y=2(0)+3=3y = 2(0) + 3 = 3.
    Y-intercept: 3

  • Line B: y=12x3y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3
    When x=0x = 0, y=12(0)3=3y = \frac{1}{2}(0) - 3 = -3.
    Y-intercept: -3

  • Line C: y=6xy = 6 - x
    When x=0x = 0, y=60=6y = 6 - 0 = 6.
    Y-intercept: 6

  • Line D: y2x=7y - 2x = 7
    Rearrange to get it in slope-intercept form:
    y=2x+7y = 2x + 7.
    When x=0x = 0, y=2(0)+7=7y = 2(0) + 7 = 7.
    Y-intercept: 7

  • Line E: y+2x=3y + 2x = 3
    Rearrange to get it in slope-intercept form:
    y=2x+3y = -2x + 3.
    When x=0x = 0, y=2(0)+3=3y = -2(0) + 3 = 3.
    Y-intercept: 3

Conclusion:

Lines A and E cross the y-axis at the same point, which is y=3y = 3.

Would you like any details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 questions related to this topic:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line from its equation?
  2. What is the significance of the y-intercept in a real-world scenario?
  3. How do parallel lines behave in terms of slope and y-intercept?
  4. How do we find the point of intersection between two lines?
  5. What are the different forms of a linear equation?

Tip: Always convert equations into slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b to easily identify the slope and y-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Y-intercept
Slope

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9