Math Problem Statement

3x-7y=15

Solution

The given equation is:

3x7y=153x - 7y = 15

This is a linear equation in two variables, xx and yy. To explore this equation further, we can perform different operations such as solving for one variable in terms of the other, finding its intercepts, or expressing it in slope-intercept form.

Solving for yy (Slope-Intercept Form):

To express the equation in slope-intercept form, which is y=mx+by = mx + b where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept:

  1. Start with: 3x7y=153x - 7y = 15

  2. Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 7y=3x+15-7y = -3x + 15

  3. Divide the entire equation by 7-7: y=37x157y = \frac{3}{7}x - \frac{15}{7}

Now, the equation is in the form y=37x157y = \frac{3}{7}x - \frac{15}{7}, where the slope m=37m = \frac{3}{7} and the y-intercept is 157-\frac{15}{7}.

Would you like further details on graphing or solving this in another way?

Here are some questions that expand on this topic:

  1. How do you find the x-intercept of this equation?
  2. What is the slope of a line perpendicular to this one?
  3. How can you express the equation in standard form?
  4. What is the significance of the slope in real-world scenarios?
  5. How would the graph of this equation change if the constant term (15) changed?

Tip: When dealing with linear equations, always check if expressing it in different forms (slope-intercept, point-slope, etc.) helps better understand the problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Standard Form: Ax + By = C

Theorems

Linear Equation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10