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 y=5.20.67xy = 5.2 - 0.67x, the equation is in slope-intercept form, y=mx+by = mx + b, where:

  • mm represents the slope of the line.
  • bb represents the y-intercept, which is the value of yy when x=0x = 0.

From the given equation:

  • The slope (mm) is 0.67-0.67.
  • The y-intercept (bb) is 5.25.2.

Final Answer:

  • Slope: 0.67-0.67
  • Y-intercept: 5.25.2

Would you like a graph of the line or further clarification?

Here are some related questions for exploration:

  1. How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
  2. What does a negative slope imply about the direction of the line?
  3. How can the y-intercept be interpreted graphically?
  4. If the slope were 00, what would the line look like?
  5. 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 xx 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