Math Problem Statement
Give the slope and the y-intercept of the line with the given equation. Then, graph the linear equation: y = (-3/8)x.
Solution
The equation given in the image is:
This equation is in the slope-intercept form:
Where:
- is the slope of the line.
- is the y-intercept.
Step 1: Identify the slope
In this case, , so the slope is:
Step 2: Identify the y-intercept
There is no constant term, which means the y-intercept . So, the line passes through the origin .
Final Answer:
- The slope is .
Do you need further explanation or details?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- How do you find the slope from an equation not in slope-intercept form?
- What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?
- How would you graph this line on a coordinate plane?
- What is the slope of a vertical line, and why is it undefined?
- How do you find the x- and y-intercepts of a linear equation?
Tip: The slope describes how steep a line is, and the y-intercept shows where the line crosses the y-axis!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12