Math Problem Statement
Determine the equation of the line, in slope-intercept form, with the following information: slope: -1/2, y-intercept: (0, 3).
Solution
The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is given by:
Where:
- is the slope
- is the y-intercept
From the information in the image:
- The slope
- The y-intercept
Now, we can substitute these values into the slope-intercept form:
This is the equation of the line in slope-intercept form.
Would you like more details on how this equation is derived?
Here are 5 questions related to this topic:
- How do you find the slope if you are given two points on a line?
- What is the general form of a linear equation, and how does it differ from slope-intercept form?
- How can you graph the equation ?
- How would the equation change if the slope were positive instead of negative?
- What happens to the graph of a line when the y-intercept changes?
Tip: To easily graph a line from its equation in slope-intercept form, start by plotting the y-intercept, then use the slope to determine the direction and steepness of the line.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Form
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9