Math Problem Statement
Given the equation y = 5.2 - 0.67x what is the slope and y-intercept of the line? Slope is ? y-intercept is ?
Solution
In the equation , the equation is in slope-intercept form, , where:
- represents the slope of the line.
- represents the y-intercept, which is the value of when .
From the given equation:
- The slope () is .
- The y-intercept () is .
Final Answer:
- Slope:
- Y-intercept:
Would you like a graph of the line or further clarification?
Here are some related questions for exploration:
- How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
- What does a negative slope imply about the direction of the line?
- How can the y-intercept be interpreted graphically?
- If the slope were , what would the line look like?
- How can you determine the x-intercept from the given equation?
Tip: Always check the sign of the slope to understand whether the line rises or falls as increases!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8