Math Problem Statement

Which equation represents a line which is parallel to the line y = (3/5)x - 7?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to identify a line that is parallel to the given line, y=35x7y = \frac{3}{5}x - 7.

Step 1: Identify the slope of the given line

The equation of the line is in slope-intercept form: y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope. For the given equation: y=35x7y = \frac{3}{5}x - 7 The slope mm is 35\frac{3}{5}.

Step 2: Parallel lines have the same slope

To find the line parallel to this, we need another line with the same slope m=35m = \frac{3}{5}.

Step 3: Check the provided equations

Let's check the slopes of the provided equations by converting them into slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b.

  1. 3x+5y=153x + 5y = 15: 5y=3x+15(subtract 3x from both sides)5y = -3x + 15 \quad \text{(subtract } 3x \text{ from both sides)} y=35x+3(divide by 5)y = \frac{-3}{5}x + 3 \quad \text{(divide by 5)} The slope is 35-\frac{3}{5}, so this line is not parallel.

  2. 5x+3y=125x + 3y = 12: 3y=5x+12(subtract 5x from both sides)3y = -5x + 12 \quad \text{(subtract } 5x \text{ from both sides)} y=53x+4(divide by 3)y = \frac{-5}{3}x + 4 \quad \text{(divide by 3)} The slope is 53-\frac{5}{3}, so this line is not parallel.

  3. 3y5x=63y - 5x = 6: 3y=5x+6(add 5x to both sides)3y = 5x + 6 \quad \text{(add } 5x \text{ to both sides)} y=53x+2(divide by 3)y = \frac{5}{3}x + 2 \quad \text{(divide by 3)} The slope is 53\frac{5}{3}, so this line is not parallel.

  4. 3x5y=303x - 5y = -30: 5y=3x30(subtract 3x from both sides)-5y = -3x - 30 \quad \text{(subtract } 3x \text{ from both sides)} y=35x+6(divide by 5)y = \frac{3}{5}x + 6 \quad \text{(divide by } -5) The slope is 35\frac{3}{5}, which is the same as the given line.

Conclusion:

The line that is parallel to y=35x7y = \frac{3}{5}x - 7 is 3x5y=303x - 5y = -30.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this?

Here are five related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the general form of a linear equation?
  2. How do perpendicular lines' slopes relate to each other?
  3. Can we determine the y-intercept of a line from its equation in standard form?
  4. What is the process to convert standard form equations to slope-intercept form?
  5. How do changes in the slope affect the angle of a line?

Tip: Always ensure that when looking for parallel lines, you focus on comparing their slopes, as that defines their parallel nature.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slopes of Parallel Lines

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Parallel Line Rule: Equal Slopes

Theorems

Parallel Lines Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10