Math Problem Statement

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with y-intercept 6 and slope -3/5.

Solution

Let's solve the problem.

We are asked to write an equation in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where:

  • mm is the slope
  • bb is the y-intercept.

Given:

  • Slope m=35m = -\frac{3}{5}
  • Y-intercept b=6b = 6

Substituting these values into the slope-intercept form:

y=35x+6y = -\frac{3}{5}x + 6

Final Answer:

y=35x+6y = -\frac{3}{5}x + 6

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you find the equation of a line given two points?
  2. What is the slope-intercept form used for, and why is it useful?
  3. How would the graph of y=35x+6y = -\frac{3}{5}x + 6 look? What are its key features?
  4. Can a line have a slope of 00? What would its equation look like?
  5. How do you convert slope-intercept form to standard form?

Tip:

The slope mm represents the "rise over run," or how much the line goes up or down for each step to the right. A negative slope means the line decreases as you move to the right!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10