Math Problem Statement

Slope intercept form

Solution

The new image shows a graph with a linear equation plotted on a coordinate plane. The line passes through two points, which we can use to determine the slope-intercept form of the equation.

Step 1: Identify two points on the line.

From the graph:

  • One point seems to be at (0,1)(0, -1), which is the y-intercept.
  • Another point appears to be at (2,1)(2, 1).

Step 2: Calculate the slope mm.

The slope mm is calculated using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Using the points (x1,y1)=(0,1)(x_1, y_1) = (0, -1) and (x2,y2)=(2,1)(x_2, y_2) = (2, 1): m=1(1)20=22=1m = \frac{1 - (-1)}{2 - 0} = \frac{2}{2} = 1

Step 3: Write the slope-intercept form equation.

The slope-intercept form is: y=mx+by = mx + b Where m=1m = 1 and b=1b = -1. Thus, the equation is: y=x1y = x - 1

This is the equation of the line in slope-intercept form.

Would you like more details on any specific part of this process, or do you have any further questions?


Here are 5 questions related to this explanation:

  1. What happens to the slope-intercept form if the slope mm is negative?
  2. How do you find the slope if the points are far apart on the graph?
  3. What is the slope of a horizontal line, and how does that affect the equation?
  4. Can the y-intercept ever be a fraction or decimal?
  5. How can you check if a point lies on the line given by a slope-intercept equation?

Tip: If you know the slope and one point on the line, you can also use the point-slope form to find the equation before converting it to slope-intercept form.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

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