Math Problem Statement

The line graphed on the grid represents the first of two equations in a system of linear equations.

If the graph of the second equation in the system passes through the points (−12,20) and (4,12) , which statement is true? A.The only solution to the system is (0,14) . B.The system has an infinite number of solutions. C.The system has no solution. D.The only solution to the system is (10,5) .

The line graphed on the grid represents the first of two equations in a system of linear equations. If the graph of the second equation in the system passes through the points (−12,20) and (4,12), which statement is true? A. The only solution to the system is (0,14). B. The system has an infinite number of solutions. C. The system has no solution. D. The only solution to the system is (10,5).

Solution

Let's solve this by analyzing the properties of the lines described by both equations in the system.

Step 1: Determine the Equation of the Given Line

The line in the graph passes through two clearly identifiable points:

  1. Point (20,0)(20, 0)
  2. Point (0,20)(0, 20)

To find the equation of this line, we can determine the slope mm using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Substituting (x1,y1)=(20,0)(x_1, y_1) = (20, 0) and (x2,y2)=(0,20)(x_2, y_2) = (0, 20): m=200020=2020=1m = \frac{20 - 0}{0 - 20} = \frac{20}{-20} = -1

Now, using the point-slope form y=mx+by = mx + b and the point (0,20)(0, 20), where b=20b = 20: y=x+20y = -x + 20

So, the equation of the line already graphed is: y=x+20y = -x + 20

Step 2: Determine the Equation of the Second Line

The second line in the system passes through the points (12,20)(-12, 20) and (4,12)(4, 12). We can find its slope mm similarly: m=12204(12)=816=12m = \frac{12 - 20}{4 - (-12)} = \frac{-8}{16} = -\frac{1}{2}

Using the point-slope form y=mx+by = mx + b and the point (4,12)(4, 12), we can solve for bb: 12=12(4)+b12 = -\frac{1}{2}(4) + b 12=2+b12 = -2 + b b=14b = 14

So, the equation of the second line is: y=12x+14y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 14

Step 3: Determine if There’s an Intersection (Solution to the System)

To find the solution to the system, set the two equations equal to each other and solve for xx: x+20=12x+14-x + 20 = -\frac{1}{2}x + 14

Add 12x\frac{1}{2}x to both sides: 12x+20=14-\frac{1}{2}x + 20 = 14

Subtract 20 from both sides: [ -\frac{1}{2

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

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

Theorems

Properties of Parallel Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10