Math Problem Statement

Write a linear equation in two variables with slope 2 that passes through the point (x, y) = (0, 9).

Solution

To write a linear equation with a slope of 2 that passes through the point (0,9)(0, 9), we can use the point-slope form of a linear equation, which is:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Where:

  • mm is the slope,
  • (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is a point on the line.

In this case:

  • m=2m = 2,
  • (x1,y1)=(0,9)(x_1, y_1) = (0, 9).

Substitute these values into the point-slope formula:

y9=2(x0)y - 9 = 2(x - 0)

Simplify:

y9=2xy - 9 = 2x

Now, add 9 to both sides:

y=2x+9y = 2x + 9

So, the linear equation is:

y=2x+9y = 2x + 9

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions for you to explore:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line given two points?
  2. What is the difference between point-slope form and slope-intercept form?
  3. Can a linear equation have a slope of 0? What does that mean?
  4. How can you determine if a point lies on a given line?
  5. How do you write an equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to another line?

Tip: The slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b is especially useful when you know the slope and the y-intercept of a line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10