Math Problem Statement

Which ordered pairs represent points on the graph of this equation? Select all that apply. y = -4x

Solution

The equation provided is y=4xy = -4x. To determine if an ordered pair (x,y)(x, y) lies on the graph of this equation, substitute the xx-coordinate into the equation and check if the resulting yy-value matches the yy-coordinate of the pair.


Verification of Each Ordered Pair:

  1. (4, 0):
    Substituting x=4x = 4:
    y=4(4)=16y = -4(4) = -16.
    Since y0y \neq 0, this pair is incorrect.

  2. (2, 5):
    Substituting x=2x = 2:
    y=4(2)=8y = -4(2) = -8.
    Since y5y \neq 5, this pair is incorrect.

  3. (-1, 4):
    Substituting x=1x = -1:
    y=4(1)=4y = -4(-1) = 4.
    Since y=4y = 4, this pair is correct.

  4. (5, -4):
    Substituting x=5x = 5:
    y=4(5)=20y = -4(5) = -20.
    Since y4y \neq -4, this pair is incorrect.

  5. (-4, -3):
    Substituting x=4x = -4:
    y=4(4)=16y = -4(-4) = 16.
    Since y3y \neq -3, this pair is incorrect.

  6. (-5, 5):
    Substituting x=5x = -5:
    y=4(5)=20y = -4(-5) = 20.
    Since y5y \neq 5, this pair is incorrect.


Correct Ordered Pair:

The only correct pair is (-1, 4).


Would you like me to explain how to graph this equation or verify other points? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What does the slope of 4-4 represent in the equation y=4xy = -4x?
  2. How do you determine if a point lies on a given linear equation?
  3. What is the graph of y=4xy = -4x and how is it oriented?
  4. How can you write the equation of a line given its slope and a point?
  5. If the slope changes to 2, what would the new equation look like?

Tip: The equation y=4xy = -4x has a slope of 4-4, which means for every unit increase in xx, yy decreases by 4 units.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Substitution Method
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b, where m is the slope

Theorems

Verification of points on a line using substitution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8