Math Problem Statement

Write an equation in standard form for the line that passes through the given points.

left parenthesis 3 comma 0 right parenthesis(3,0)

and left parenthesis 0 comma 2 right parenthesis(0,2)

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Part 1

The equation of the line in standard form is

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Solution

To find the equation of the line passing through the points (3,0)(3, 0) and (0,2)(0, 2), we follow these steps:

1. Find the slope of the line:

The slope mm is given by the formula:

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

Substituting the coordinates (x1,y1)=(3,0)(x_1, y_1) = (3, 0) and (x2,y2)=(0,2)(x_2, y_2) = (0, 2):

m=2003=23=23m = \frac{2 - 0}{0 - 3} = \frac{2}{-3} = -\frac{2}{3}

2. Use the point-slope form of the equation:

The point-slope form of a line is:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Using the point (3,0)(3, 0) and the slope m=23m = -\frac{2}{3}:

y0=23(x3)y - 0 = -\frac{2}{3}(x - 3)

y=23(x3)y = -\frac{2}{3}(x - 3)

3. Simplify the equation:

Distribute the slope:

y=23x+2y = -\frac{2}{3}x + 2

4. Convert to standard form:

To convert to standard form Ax+By=CAx + By = C, eliminate the fraction by multiplying the entire equation by 3:

3y=2x+63y = -2x + 6

Rearrange terms to get the standard form:

2x+3y=62x + 3y = 6

Thus, the equation of the line in standard form is:

2x+3y=6\boxed{2x + 3y = 6}

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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the slope-intercept form of a line?
  2. How do you find the slope given two points?
  3. What is the meaning of the slope in real-world applications?
  4. Can a vertical line be expressed in standard form?
  5. How do you convert from point-slope form to slope-intercept form?

Tip: The standard form of a linear equation is useful when you need to find intercepts quickly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Standard form: Ax + By = C

Theorems

Point-Slope Form Theorem
Standard Form of Linear Equation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10