Math Problem Statement

Give the slope and the​ y-intercept of the line with the given equation. ​ Then, graph the linear equation. y equals 3 x plus 2 Question content area bottom left Part 1 What is the​ slope? Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes within your choice. A. The slope is    enter your response here. ​(Simplify your​ answer.) B. The slope is undefined.

Solution

The given linear equation is:

y=3x+2y = 3x + 2

To find the slope and y-intercept from this equation, we need to recognize it as being in slope-intercept form:

y=mx+by = mx + b

Where:

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

From the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2, we can identify:

  • Slope m=3m = 3
  • y-intercept b=2b = 2

Part 1: What is the slope?

  • The slope is 3.

Answer choice:

A. The slope is 3.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What does the slope of 3 mean in terms of the line's steepness?
  2. How do we find the x-intercept for the equation y=3x+2y = 3x + 2?
  3. What is the general formula for finding the slope of a line between two points?
  4. How can we graph any linear equation in slope-intercept form?
  5. What happens to the slope if the coefficient of xx changes from 3 to -2?

Tip: To graph a line, always start by plotting the y-intercept (the point where x=0x = 0), then use the slope to find another point. For example, for a slope of 3, move 3 units up for every 1 unit to the right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9