Math Problem Statement

Which of the following describes a relationship defined by the formula y=5x−8y=5x-8?

The point (6,22)(6,22) in the relationship conveys that 6=5(22)−86=5(22)-8.

Given any point (x,y)(x,y) in the relationship, yy is always 5 times as large as xx.

Given any two points in the relationship (x1,y1)(x1,y1) and (x2,y2)(x2,y2), y2−y1x2−x1=5y2-y1x2-x1=5.

For any value of ΔxΔx measured away from the point (0,−8)(0,-8) in the relationship, Δy=5ΔxΔy=5Δx.

The point (6,22)(6,22) in the relationship conveys that 22=5(6)−822=5(6)-8.

Solution

The correct statement from the given options is:

For any value of Δx measured away from the point (0, −8) in the relationship, Δy = 5Δx.

Here’s why:

  • The equation given is y=5x8y = 5x - 8, which is in slope-intercept form, where the slope m=5m = 5 and the y-intercept is b=8b = -8.
  • The slope m=5m = 5 tells us that for every change in xx, the corresponding change in yy is 5 times that of xx.
  • In other words, for any horizontal change Δx\Delta x, the vertical change Δy\Delta y is 5×Δx5 \times \Delta x, which is exactly what the fourth statement says.

Breaking down other options:

  1. The point (6, 22) in the relationship conveys that 6=5(22)86 = 5(22) - 8:
    This statement is incorrect. If you substitute x=6x = 6 into the equation y=5x8y = 5x - 8, it should give you y=5(6)8=308=22y = 5(6) - 8 = 30 - 8 = 22, which is correct. However, this statement does not match the form of the equation or make sense in its context.

  2. Given any point (x,y)(x, y), yy is always 5 times as large as xx:
    This is incorrect. The equation y=5x8y = 5x - 8 means that yy is 5 times xx, but offset by 8 (the y-intercept). It does not say that yy is exactly 5 times xx.

  3. Given any two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2), y2y1x2x1=5\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = 5:
    This is correct! It states the slope formula, and since the slope is 5 (from y=5x8y = 5x - 8), this equation holds true for any two points on the line.

  4. The point (6, 22) in the relationship conveys that 22=5(6)822 = 5(6) - 8:
    This is correct! If you substitute x=6x = 6, you get y=5(6)8=308=22y = 5(6) - 8 = 30 - 8 = 22, which matches the point given.

Summary:

The statements about the slope y2y1x2x1=5\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = 5 and the change in yy for a change in xx being 5 times the change in xx (i.e., Δy=5Δx\Delta y = 5 \Delta x) are accurate based on the given equation.


Would you like more details on any of these concepts? Or would you like help with something else?

Here are some follow-up questions to explore related concepts:

  1. How do you derive the slope from an equation in slope-intercept form?
  2. What does the y-intercept represent in the equation of a line?
  3. How can you graph the line represented by y=5x8y = 5x - 8?
  4. How do you find the slope between two points on a line?
  5. What happens to the equation y=5x8y = 5x - 8 if the slope changes to 3?

Tip: When interpreting a line’s equation, always check the slope (coefficient of xx) and the y-intercept (constant term) to understand the line’s direction and position!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Slope
Graphing Linear Functions

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope Formula
Slope-Intercept Form

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9