Math Problem Statement
Solution
To find the equation of line which passes through point and is parallel to line , let's analyze the steps needed to solve this:
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Identify the slope of line : Since line is parallel to line , it will have the same slope as line . We can determine the slope by choosing two points on line from the graph and calculating the slope using the formula:
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Equation of line : By identifying points along line , we can find its slope. From the graph, let's choose two points on line to determine this slope.
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Point : Note the coordinates of point (let's call them ), which will serve as a reference point for line .
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Formulate the equation of line : Using the point-slope form of a line , substitute the slope (same as line ) and the coordinates of point .
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Convert to slope-intercept form : Simplify the equation to get it in the form .
Let’s go through these steps with the values from the graph:
- Identify the coordinates of two points on line to find its slope.
- Identify the coordinates of point .
- 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:
- How can you determine if two lines are parallel based on their slopes?
- What happens to the equation of a line if it shifts vertically but remains parallel to its original?
- How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
- Why is the point-slope form useful for finding the equation of a line through a given point?
- 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 -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