Math Problem Statement

Identify the equation represented on the graph below. x + 2 = 3x 2x = x − 1 x + 2 = 3x − 1 2 + 2 = - x + 3

Identify the equation represented on the graph below. Options: x + 2 = 3x, 2x = x − 1, x + 2 = 3x − 1, 2 + 2 = - x + 3

Solution

To determine the correct equation for the lines represented in this graph, let’s examine each equation option provided and consider the graph’s characteristics.

  1. Equation 1: x+2=3xx + 2 = 3x
    Rearranging this equation: x+2=3x2=2xx=1x + 2 = 3x \Rightarrow 2 = 2x \Rightarrow x = 1 This equation is a vertical line, as it only restricts xx to be 1. This does not match our graph since we see two sloped lines rather than a vertical one.

  2. Equation 2: 2x=x12x = x - 1
    Rearranging: 2xx=1x=12x - x = -1 \Rightarrow x = -1 This is another vertical line where x=1x = -1, which doesn’t match our graph either.

  3. Equation 3: x+2=3x1x + 2 = 3x - 1
    Rearranging: x+2=3x12+1=2x3=2xx=32x + 2 = 3x - 1 \Rightarrow 2 + 1 = 2x \Rightarrow 3 = 2x \Rightarrow x = \frac{3}{2} Solving for yy values for this case would yield a line but needs more verification with slope-intercept form analysis.

  4. **Equation 4: ( 2 + 2

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b (slope-intercept form)
Standard linear equation forms

Theorems

Properties of linear equations
Intersection of lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10