Math Problem Statement
Find the slope and the y-intercept of the graph of the linear equation.
y = -1
Solution
The equation given is:
This is a horizontal line where is always , regardless of the value of .
Slope
For a horizontal line, the slope is always because there is no change in as changes. Mathematically, slope .
Y-Intercept
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. Here, since at all points, the y-intercept occurs at .
Summary:
- Slope:
- Y-Intercept:
Would you like further details or have any questions?
- How would you determine the slope for a vertical line?
- What are the characteristics of lines with undefined slopes?
- How can you identify the slope and intercepts of any linear equation in standard form?
- What is the significance of a zero slope in real-world scenarios?
- How would a horizontal line's equation change if the y-intercept were different?
Tip: For horizontal lines, the equation will always be in the form , where is a constant. The slope will always be zero.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slopes and Intercepts
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Theorems
Properties of horizontal lines
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8