Math Problem Statement

y=-6/5x+4 identify slope and y intersept

Solution

The equation y=65x+4y = -\frac{6}{5}x + 4 is in slope-intercept form, which is written as:

y=mx+by = mx + b

Where:

  • mm is the slope
  • bb is the y-intercept

Slope and Y-Intercept:

  1. Slope (mm): 65-\frac{6}{5}
  2. Y-Intercept (bb): 44

Thus:

  • The slope is 65-\frac{6}{5}, which means the line decreases by 6 units in yy for every 5 units increase in xx.
  • The y-intercept is 44, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis at (0,4)(0, 4).

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the slope of 65-\frac{6}{5} affect the steepness of the line?
  2. What is the significance of the y-intercept in real-world scenarios?
  3. How can you determine the x-intercept of this equation?
  4. How would the equation change if the slope were positive?
  5. What happens to the graph if the y-intercept changes to b=3b = -3?

Tip: In slope-intercept form, always identify the slope and y-intercept first to understand the graph's behavior quickly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8