Math Problem Statement

Find the standard form equation of the line graphed below.

Solution

To find the standard form equation of the line shown in the graph, we need to determine the slope and the y-intercept.

Step 1: Identify two points on the line.

From the graph, two points on the line are:

  • (0,2)(0, 2) (y-intercept)
  • (2,4)(2, 4)

Step 2: Calculate the slope.

The formula for the slope mm is:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Using the points (0,2)(0, 2) and (2,4)(2, 4):

m=4220=22=1m = \frac{4 - 2}{2 - 0} = \frac{2}{2} = 1

So, the slope m=1m = 1.

Step 3: Use the slope-intercept form to find the equation.

The slope-intercept form of a line is:

y=mx+by = mx + b

Substitute the slope m=1m = 1 and the y-intercept b=2b = 2 into the equation:

y=1x+2or simplyy=x+2y = 1x + 2 \quad \text{or simply} \quad y = x + 2

Step 4: Convert to standard form.

The standard form of a line is:

Ax+By=CAx + By = C

We can rearrange y=x+2y = x + 2 into this form:

xy=2x - y = -2

So, the standard form equation of the line is:

xy=2x - y = -2


Do you have any questions or would you like further details?

Related questions:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line from its graph?
  2. What is the difference between slope-intercept form and standard form?
  3. How can you convert from point-slope form to standard form?
  4. What does the slope of 1 represent geometrically?
  5. How do you find the y-intercept of a line given its equation?

Tip: When converting to standard form, it's often helpful to rearrange the equation so that all variables and constants are integers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Standard form: Ax + By = C

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10