Math Problem Statement
9x - 5y = 10
Solution
The equation you provided is a linear equation in two variables, and . To solve for one variable in terms of the other, we can rearrange the equation. Here’s how we can do it for :
Given:
Solve for :
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Start by isolating :
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Divide both sides by 5:
This is the equation of a straight line in slope-intercept form , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
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Here are five related questions:
- How do we find the slope of a linear equation?
- What is the graph of this equation?
- How can we solve for instead of ?
- What happens if you substitute a specific value for ?
- How can you write this equation in standard form?
Tip: Linear equations can always be graphed as straight lines, where the slope defines the steepness.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Linear equation: y = mx + b
Standard form of linear equations: Ax + By = C
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10