Math Problem Statement
Write an equation of each line in standard form with integer coefficients for the following problems:
11. the line through (2, 3) and (4, 5)
12. the line through (-4, 6) and (2, -2)
13. the line through (-4, 2) with slope 3
14. the line through (1, 2) with slope 4/5
15. a line through (3, 1) with slope 0
16. a line with slope 2/3 and y-intercept (0, 5)
17. 2y = -4x - 12
18. 2/3x + 3 = 6y - 15
Solution
Let's work through each of the problems one by one, converting the given line information into standard form with integer coefficients.
Problem 11: The line through (2, 3) and (4, 5)
- First, calculate the slope using the formula:
- Now use the point-slope form: . Pick the point :
- Convert to standard form: :
Problem 12: The line through and
- Calculate the slope:
- Use the point-slope form with point : Simplify:
- Multiply everything by 3 to eliminate fractions:
Problem 13: The line through with slope 3
- Start with the point-slope form using point : Simplify:
- Convert to standard form:
Problem 14: The line through with slope
- Start with the point-slope form using point : Simplify:
- Multiply everything by 5 to eliminate fractions:
Problem 15: A line through with slope 0
- Since the slope is 0, the line is horizontal, and the equation is simply .
- In standard form, this is:
Problem 16: A line with slope and y-intercept
- The slope-intercept form is:
- Multiply everything by 3:
Problem 17:
- Divide by 2:
- Rearrange into standard form:
Problem 18:
- First, eliminate the fraction by multiplying through by 3:
- Simplify and rearrange: Divide through by 2 to get the simplest integer coefficients:
Would you like further details on any of these problems? Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:
- How do you find the equation of a line parallel to a given line?
- What is the relationship between slopes of perpendicular lines?
- How can you verify that two points lie on a given line equation?
- How can you convert a line equation from slope-intercept form to point-slope form?
- What is the significance of the standard form of a line equation?
Tip: Always check your final equation by plugging in one of the original points to ensure the equation is correct!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Point-Slope Form
Standard Form
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Standard form: Ax + By = C
Theorems
Slope-intercept form of a line
Conversion between point-slope and standard forms
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10