Math Problem Statement

A line has a slope of 1 and passes through the point (6,10).Write its equation in slope-intercept form.

Solution

To write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form, which is y=mx+by = mx + b, we need two things:

  1. The slope mm
  2. The y-intercept bb

Given:

  • Slope m=1m = 1
  • Point (6,10)(6, 10) on the line

Step 1: Substitute the slope and point into the slope-intercept form

Using the point (6,10)(6, 10): y=mx+by = mx + b Substitute y=10y = 10, x=6x = 6, and m=1m = 1: 10=16+b10 = 1 \cdot 6 + b

Step 2: Solve for bb

10=6+b10 = 6 + b b=4b = 4

Step 3: Write the final equation

Now that we have the slope m=1m = 1 and the y-intercept b=4b = 4, the equation of the line is: y=x+4y = x + 4

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Related Questions

  1. What is the equation of a line with slope 22 passing through the point (3,7)(3, 7)?
  2. How do you find the equation of a line if given two points on the line?
  3. What is the slope-intercept form of a line parallel to y=2x+5y = 2x + 5 passing through (1,3)(1, 3)?
  4. How would the equation change if the slope were 1-1 instead of 11?
  5. What is the equation of a line with an undefined slope passing through (6,10)(6, 10)?

Tip

Remember, in slope-intercept form, the slope mm determines the angle of the line, while the y-intercept bb shifts it up or down on the graph.

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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 8-10