Math Problem Statement
For the equation
4 x minus 7 y equals 284x−7y=28,
(a) write it in slope-intercept form, (b) give the slope of the line, (c) give the y-intercept, and (d) graph the line.
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Part 1
(a)
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Solution
Let's work through the problem step by step.
Given Equation:
(a) Write it in slope-intercept form ():
To convert the equation into slope-intercept form, we need to solve for .
Subtract from both sides:
Now, divide every term by to solve for :
So, the equation in slope-intercept form is:
(b) Slope of the line:
In the slope-intercept form , the coefficient of is the slope .
So, the slope is:
(c) Y-intercept:
The y-intercept is the constant term in the slope-intercept form.
Here, the y-intercept is:
(d) Graph the line:
To graph the line, you can plot the y-intercept and then use the slope to find another point. Starting from , you move up 4 units and to the right 7 units to plot the next point.
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If you have any questions or want further details, feel free to ask! Here are 5 related questions for you to consider:
- How do you determine the slope from two points on a line?
- What does the slope of a line represent geometrically?
- How do you find the x-intercept of a line?
- What happens to the graph of a line if the slope is negative?
- How can you check if a point lies on a given line?
Tip: When converting an equation to slope-intercept form, always isolate the term by dividing or multiplying as necessary.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Equation of a line
Theorems
Slope-intercept theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10