Math Problem Statement

Write an equation of the line in slope-intercept form.

Solution

To determine the equation of the line in slope-intercept form, y=mx+by = mx + b, let's extract the slope (mm) and yy-intercept (bb) from the graph.

  1. Identify the slope (mm):

    • The slope is calculated as the rise over the run (m=riserunm = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}).
    • From the graph, the line passes through the points (3,2)(-3, -2) and (3,2)(3, 2).
    • Calculate the slope: m=change in ychange in x=2(2)3(3)=46=23.m = \frac{\text{change in } y}{\text{change in } x} = \frac{2 - (-2)}{3 - (-3)} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}.
  2. Determine the yy-intercept (bb):

    • The yy-intercept is the point where the line crosses the yy-axis.
    • From the graph, the line crosses the yy-axis at b=0b = 0.
  3. Write the equation: Substituting m=23m = \frac{2}{3} and b=0b = 0 into the slope-intercept form: y=23x+0or simplyy=23x.y = \frac{2}{3}x + 0 \quad \text{or simply} \quad y = \frac{2}{3}x.

Final Answer:

The equation of the line is: y=23xy = \frac{2}{3}x

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5 Questions to Explore Further:

  1. How would the equation change if the yy-intercept were nonzero?
  2. Can you find the equation of a line parallel to this one passing through another point?
  3. How do you calculate the equation of a perpendicular line to this one?
  4. What is the significance of the slope in real-world applications?
  5. How would the graph change if the slope were negative?

Tip: Always identify two clear points on the graph to calculate the slope accurately!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing

Formulas

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

Theorems

Basic Coordinate Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10