Math Problem Statement

there's no 21, 15 option

Solution

Let's re-evaluate the problem. Given the slope of the line passing through the points (7, 5) and (21, 15) is 57\frac{5}{7}, we can determine another point for a line with a slope that is one-third of 57\frac{5}{7} passing through the origin.

The slope of the new line is: New slope=13×57=521\text{New slope} = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{5}{21}

This new line passes through the origin (0, 0). We can use this slope to find another point on the line. The point-slope form of the line equation is: y=521xy = \frac{5}{21}x

To find another point, let's choose x=21x = 21: y=521×21=5y = \frac{5}{21} \times 21 = 5

Therefore, the point is (21, 5).

If (21, 5) is not an option, let's choose another xx value to find another valid point.

Choosing x=21x = 21: y=521×21=5y = \frac{5}{21} \times 21 = 5

Choosing x=42x = 42: y=521×42=10y = \frac{5}{21} \times 42 = 10

So, the point is (42, 10).

Let's list these options in the dropdown menus again:

  • The slope of the line passing through the points (7, 5) and (21, 15) is 57\frac{5}{7}.
  • Another line with a slope that is one-third that of the slope you just calculated passes through the origin and the point (42, 10).

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 questions you might consider asking next:

  1. How do you find the y-intercept of a line given its slope and a point on the line?
  2. What is the difference between slope-intercept form and point-slope form?
  3. How can you verify if a point lies on a given line?
  4. How do you find the perpendicular bisector of a line segment?
  5. What are some real-life applications of linear equations and slopes?

Tip: Always check multiple possible points when verifying answers for questions involving linear equations and slopes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Point-Slope Form of a Line

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School