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 , which is in slope-intercept form, where the slope and the y-intercept is .
- The slope tells us that for every change in , the corresponding change in is 5 times that of .
- In other words, for any horizontal change , the vertical change is , which is exactly what the fourth statement says.
Breaking down other options:
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The point (6, 22) in the relationship conveys that :
This statement is incorrect. If you substitute into the equation , it should give you , which is correct. However, this statement does not match the form of the equation or make sense in its context. -
Given any point , is always 5 times as large as :
This is incorrect. The equation means that is 5 times , but offset by 8 (the y-intercept). It does not say that is exactly 5 times . -
Given any two points and , :
This is correct! It states the slope formula, and since the slope is 5 (from ), this equation holds true for any two points on the line. -
The point (6, 22) in the relationship conveys that :
This is correct! If you substitute , you get , which matches the point given.
Summary:
The statements about the slope and the change in for a change in being 5 times the change in (i.e., ) 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:
- How do you derive the slope from an equation in slope-intercept form?
- What does the y-intercept represent in the equation of a line?
- How can you graph the line represented by ?
- How do you find the slope between two points on a line?
- What happens to the equation if the slope changes to 3?
Tip: When interpreting a line’s equation, always check the slope (coefficient of ) 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