Math Problem Statement

the line y=mx+n is the reflection of 5x-3y = 10 about the line y=x

Solution

To find the equation of a line that is the reflection of 5x3y=105x - 3y = 10 about the line y=xy = x, follow these steps:

1. Rewrite the given line in slope-intercept form:

First, rewrite the given line 5x3y=105x - 3y = 10 in the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b.

5x3y=105x - 3y = 10 3y=5x+10-3y = -5x + 10 y=53x103y = \frac{5}{3}x - \frac{10}{3}

So, the equation of the line is: y=53x103y = \frac{5}{3}x - \frac{10}{3}

2. Reflect the line over y=xy = x:

When a line y=mx+ny = mx + n is reflected over the line y=xy = x, the slope of the reflected line becomes the reciprocal of the original slope mm, and the equation transforms to x=my+nx = my + n'.

To reflect y=53x103y = \frac{5}{3}x - \frac{10}{3}, we switch xx and yy: x=53y103x = \frac{5}{3}y - \frac{10}{3}

3. Solve for yy to obtain the equation in standard form:

Now, solve for yy to get the equation of the reflected line: 53y=x+103\frac{5}{3}y = x + \frac{10}{3} y=35x+2y = \frac{3}{5}x + 2

4. Final equation:

Thus, the equation of the reflected line is: y=35x+2y = \frac{3}{5}x + 2

This is the equation of the line after reflecting 5x3y=105x - 3y = 10 about the line y=xy = x.

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Relative Questions:

  1. What happens when a line is reflected over the line y=xy = -x?
  2. How would you reflect a line over the y-axis?
  3. What is the geometric significance of reflecting a line over another line?
  4. How do you find the intersection point of two lines algebraically?
  5. How can you verify that the reflection is correct by substituting a point?

Tip:

When reflecting a line over y=xy = x, simply swap xx and yy in the equation and solve for the new yy to get the reflected line equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Reflection of lines
Equation of a line
Coordinate geometry

Formulas

Slope-intercept form
Reflection formula over y = x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12