Math Problem Statement

I’m confused, could you explain more?

I’m confused, could you explain more?

Solution

Certainly! Let's analyze this step by step.

The equation given is:

y=4x+4y = -4x + 4

This is the equation of a straight line in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where:

  • mm is the slope, and
  • bb is the y-intercept.

In this equation:

  • The slope mm is 4-4. This means that for every 1 unit increase in xx, yy decreases by 4 units (indicating a steep downward trend).
  • The y-intercept bb is 44. This tells us that the line crosses the y-axis at the point (0,4)(0, 4).

Steps to Graph this Line:

  1. Plot the y-intercept (0, 4): From the graph, we can start at the point where y=4y = 4 on the y-axis. This point is marked as the starting point.

  2. Use the Slope to Find Another Point: The slope of 4-4 means we go down 4 units for every 1 unit we move to the right. Starting from (0,4)(0, 4):

    • Move 1 unit to the right to x=1x = 1.
    • Move 4 units down to y=0y = 0.
    • This brings us to the point (1,0)(1, 0).
  3. Draw the Line: Once you have at least two points (like (0,4)(0, 4) and (1,0)(1, 0)), you can draw a straight line through these points to represent the equation y=4x+4y = -4x + 4.

Red Segment

The red vertical line on the graph does not seem to represent the line y=4x+4y = -4x + 4. If it is supposed to illustrate a specific part of the line or mark an area of interest, please clarify. The actual line should be a continuous diagonal line crossing the y-axis at y=4y = 4 and extending downwards to the right.

Would you like more details or have any specific questions?


Follow-Up Questions:

  1. Would you like to see another example of using slope and y-intercept to graph a line?
  2. Do you want to understand how to find the slope between two points?
  3. Are you interested in learning more about slope-intercept form in general?
  4. Would you like help with interpreting or identifying different forms of linear equations?
  5. Do you need assistance with determining the slope of a line from its graph?

Tip:

For linear equations, remember that the y-intercept gives you a starting point on the y-axis, and the slope tells you the direction and steepness of the line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing

Formulas

y = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-intercept form of a line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9