Math Problem Statement

Question content area top left Part 1 Solve the system of equations by graphing. left brace Start 2 By 1 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column y equals 4 x plus 5 2nd Row 1st Column y equals negative 4 x plus 5 EndMatrix

Question content area bottom left Part 1 Use the graphing tool to graph the system.

. . . Question content area right Part 1 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x y

Solution

To solve this system of equations by graphing, we will first look at the two given equations and then plot them on the graph.

The two equations are:

  1. y=4x+5y = 4x + 5
  2. y=4x+5y = -4x + 5

Steps for graphing:

  1. Equation 1: y=4x+5y = 4x + 5

    • This is in slope-intercept form (y=mx+by = mx + b), where:
      • Slope (m) = 4
      • Y-intercept (b) = 5
    • The graph will start at the point (0, 5) on the y-axis and increase by 4 units for every 1 unit moved to the right along the x-axis.
  2. Equation 2: y=4x+5y = -4x + 5

    • Similarly, for this equation:
      • Slope (m) = -4
      • Y-intercept (b) = 5
    • The graph will also start at (0, 5) on the y-axis, but will decrease by 4 units for every 1 unit moved to the right along the x-axis.

Graphing the system:

  • Plot both lines on the graph, marking the points and drawing the lines through them.
  • Since both equations have the same y-intercept of 5, they will intersect at the point (0, 5).
  • The lines will have slopes of 4 and -4, which means they will be moving in opposite directions.

Interpretation of the graph:

The point of intersection (0, 5) is the solution to the system of equations.

Thus, the solution to the system of equations is: (0,5)\boxed{(0, 5)}

Would you like further details on graphing these lines or any other assistance? Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. How would the solution change if the y-intercepts were different for both lines?
  2. What happens when the slopes of the two equations are equal?
  3. How do you determine the slope from the equation of a line?
  4. What does the slope represent in real-world scenarios?
  5. How can the graphing method be used to solve systems of three equations?

Tip: To graph a line quickly, start by plotting the y-intercept and then use the slope to find another point on the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing Systems of Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Intersection of Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10