Math Problem Statement

If line B is drawn such that it passes through point P and is parallel to line A, what is the equation of line B?

Solution

To find the equation of line BB which passes through point PP and is parallel to line AA, let's analyze the steps needed to solve this:

  1. Identify the slope of line AA: Since line BB is parallel to line AA, it will have the same slope as line AA. We can determine the slope by choosing two points on line AA from the graph and calculating the slope mm using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

  2. Equation of line AA: By identifying points along line AA, we can find its slope. From the graph, let's choose two points on line AA to determine this slope.

  3. Point PP: Note the coordinates of point PP (let's call them (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1)), which will serve as a reference point for line BB.

  4. Formulate the equation of line BB: Using the point-slope form of a line yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1), substitute the slope mm (same as line AA) and the coordinates of point PP.

  5. Convert to slope-intercept form y=mx+cy = mx + c: Simplify the equation to get it in the form y=mx+cy = mx + c.

Let’s go through these steps with the values from the graph:

  1. Identify the coordinates of two points on line AA to find its slope.
  2. Identify the coordinates of point PP.
  3. Substitute values into the point-slope form.

Once you try these steps, let me know if you want further assistance or if I should solve it with specific values from the graph.


Would you like a more detailed solution with specific values?

Here are 5 additional questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How can you determine if two lines are parallel based on their slopes?
  2. What happens to the equation of a line if it shifts vertically but remains parallel to its original?
  3. How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
  4. Why is the point-slope form useful for finding the equation of a line through a given point?
  5. How can you verify if a point lies on a specific line by using its equation?

Tip: When two lines are parallel, they always have the same slope but different yy-intercepts (unless they are the same line).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slopes of Parallel Lines

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + c

Theorems

Parallel lines have equal slopes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11