Math Problem Statement

Write a system of linear equations for the graph below.

Solution

To write a system of linear equations based on the given graph, we need to identify the equations of each line by finding their slopes and y-intercepts.

Analysis of the Lines:

Line 1 (Steeper Line):

  1. It passes through points like (0, 6) and (2, 0).
  2. The slope mm is calculated as: m=y2y1x2x1=0620=3m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 - 6}{2 - 0} = -3
  3. The y-intercept bb is 6 (the point where the line crosses the y-axis).

Thus, the equation of Line 1 is: y=3x+6y = -3x + 6

Line 2 (Less Steep Line):

  1. It passes through points like (0, -2) and (3, 3).
  2. The slope mm is calculated as: m=y2y1x2x1=3(2)30=53m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{3 - (-2)}{3 - 0} = \frac{5}{3}
  3. The y-intercept bb is -2.

Thus, the equation of Line 2 is: y=53x2y = \frac{5}{3}x - 2

Final System of Equations:

The system of linear equations for the graph is:

y = -3x + 6 \\ y = \frac{5}{3}x - 2 \end{cases}$$ Would you like further details on how these equations were derived or have any questions? Here are some related questions that can expand your understanding: 1. How do you determine the slope of a line from a graph? 2. What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation? 3. How can you verify if two lines intersect at a certain point? 4. What happens to the system if the lines are parallel? 5. How can systems of equations be solved graphically versus algebraically? **Tip:** When identifying the slope from a graph, always look for two clear points where the line crosses grid intersections for more accurate calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10