Math Problem Statement

Use the labeled point to write a point-slope form for the line.

Solution

The problem asks to write the point-slope form of the line using the labeled point. From the image, the labeled point is (2,1)(-2, 1).

Step 1: Find the Slope

From the graph, we can see that the slope (mm) can be calculated using the change in yy over the change in xx:

  • Pick two points: (2,1)(-2, 1) and (0,3)(0, -3).
  • Calculate the slope:

m=y2y1x2x1=310(2)=42=2m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{-3 - 1}{0 - (-2)} = \frac{-4}{2} = -2

Step 2: Write the Point-Slope Form

The point-slope form of a line is given by:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Substitute the point (2,1)(-2, 1) and the slope m=2m = -2:

y1=2(x(2))y - 1 = -2(x - (-2))

Simplifying:

y1=2(x+2)y - 1 = -2(x + 2)

Final Answer:

The point-slope form of the line is:

y1=2(x+2)y - 1 = -2(x + 2)

Would you like further details or have any questions about this solution? Here are five related questions you might want to explore:

  1. How do you convert the point-slope form to the slope-intercept form?
  2. What is the slope-intercept form of the given line?
  3. How do you find the slope given two points without a graph?
  4. What are the characteristics of lines with a negative slope?
  5. How would the point-slope form change if the line passed through (4,3)(-4, 3)?

Tip: Point-slope form is most useful when you know the slope and one point on the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Point-Slope Form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Linear Equation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10