Math Problem Statement

Write the standard form of the equation of the line passing through 2,4 with slope 3/5

Solution

To write the standard form of the equation of a line passing through the point (2,4)(2, 4) with a slope of 35\frac{3}{5}, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start with the point-slope form

The point-slope form of the equation of a line is:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

where (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) is the given point and mm is the slope. Here, (x1,y1)=(2,4)(x_1, y_1) = (2, 4) and m=35m = \frac{3}{5}.

Substituting the values:

y4=35(x2)y - 4 = \frac{3}{5}(x - 2)

Step 2: Distribute and simplify

Distribute the 35\frac{3}{5}:

y4=35x65y - 4 = \frac{3}{5}x - \frac{6}{5}

Add 4 to both sides:

y=35x65+4y = \frac{3}{5}x - \frac{6}{5} + 4

Convert 4 to a fraction with a denominator of 5:

y=35x65+205y = \frac{3}{5}x - \frac{6}{5} + \frac{20}{5}

Combine the fractions:

y=35x+145y = \frac{3}{5}x + \frac{14}{5}

Step 3: Convert to standard form

The standard form of a line is Ax+By=CAx + By = C, where AA, BB, and CC are integers. To convert the equation to this form, first eliminate the fractions by multiplying everything by 5:

5y=3x+145y = 3x + 14

Now rearrange the equation to get all terms on one side:

3x5y=143x - 5y = -14

This is the standard form of the equation of the line:

3x5y=143x - 5y = -14

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the equation change if the slope was negative?
  2. What would be the equation if the line passed through a different point with the same slope?
  3. How do you find the slope of a line given two points?
  4. What is the general process to convert any linear equation to standard form?
  5. How can you graph a line given in standard form?

Tip: When converting a linear equation to standard form, ensure that the coefficient of xx is positive and all coefficients are integers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Linear Equations

Formulas

Point-slope form
Standard form of a linear equation

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12