Math Problem Statement
Consider the equation y = -3x + 6. Plot the points that correspond to when x = -1 and when x = 1.
Solution
To solve this task, we need to plot points for the equation when and when .
Let's go through the calculations:
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For : So, the point when is .
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For : So, the point when is .
The two points to plot on the graph are:
Would you like further details on graphing this line or have additional questions about linear equations?
Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- How do you determine the slope of a linear equation?
- What does the y-intercept of this line represent?
- How would the graph change if the equation were instead?
- What are the x- and y-intercepts of this line?
- How can you check if a point lies on the line of this equation?
Tip: Remember that in the equation , represents the slope and is the y-intercept, which is where the line crosses the y-axis.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Slope-intercept form of a line
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10