Math Problem Statement

Which of the following pairs of linear equations correspond to the lines in the graph (y = x + 7 and y = 6x + 2)?

Solution

The image shows two linear equations graphed on a coordinate plane. The equations are labeled as y=x+7y = x + 7 and y=6x+2y = 6x + 2, which intersect at a point labeled PP.

Below the graph, there are multiple-choice options where each option lists two equations. Your task is to identify the set of equations that match the two lines in the graph.

  • Line 1: The line labeled y=x+7y = x + 7 has a slope of 11 and a y-intercept of 77.
  • Line 2: The line labeled y=6x+2y = 6x + 2 has a slope of 66 and a y-intercept of 22.

Let's compare these equations to the given options:

  1. Option 1: y=5x+3y = 5x + 3 and y=9x1y = 9x - 1
    These do not match the given lines in slope or intercept.

  2. Option 2: y=4x+2y = 4x + 2 and y=6x+2y = 6x + 2
    This is close, but the first equation doesn’t match y=x+7y = x + 7.

  3. Option 3: y=2x+10y = -2x + 10 and y=8x+1y = 8x + 1
    These equations have completely different slopes and intercepts.

  4. Option 4: y=7x5y = 7x - 5 and y=5x+15y = -5x + 15
    These also do not match either line in the graph.

Since none of the options fully match the equations given on the graph (y=x+7y = x + 7 and y=6x+2y = 6x + 2), it's possible that there is a mismatch in the multiple-choice options. Would you like to explore further or provide any clarifications?

Follow-up questions:

  1. How do you determine the slope and intercept from a linear equation?
  2. How do two lines' slopes help in determining if they are parallel, perpendicular, or intersecting?
  3. Can you solve for the point of intersection between two lines algebraically?
  4. Why is it important to identify the y-intercept when graphing a linear equation?
  5. How can you derive an equation of a line given its graph?

Tip: The slope is the change in yy over the change in xx, which determines how steep a line is.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Slope Formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Intersection of Two Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10