Math Problem Statement
Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point (-4, 1) and with the given slope m = 3.
Solution
The problem in the image asks for the equation of a line in point-slope form that passes through the point and has a slope .
The point-slope form of the equation of a line is given by:
Where:
- is a point on the line.
- is the slope of the line.
In this case, we have:
Substitute these values into the point-slope form equation:
Simplify the equation:
This is the equation of the line in point-slope form.
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- How would the equation change if the slope were negative?
- What is the equation in slope-intercept form?
- How do you convert point-slope form to standard form?
- Can you find another point on this line using the equation?
- What happens to the line if the slope becomes zero?
Tip: In point-slope form, the signs of the coordinates of the point always reverse when substituted into the equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Formulas
Point-slope form of a line: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grade 8-10