Math Problem Statement

The uploaded image contains a math worksheet asking students to write equations of lines in slope-intercept form. It includes two parts: 1. **Given the slope and y-intercept:** Students are asked to write equations of lines using the provided slope m and y-intercept b. 2. **Using a graph:** Students are tasked to calculate the slope by determining the "rise" (change in y) and "run" (change in x) from a graph. The slope is used alongside the y-intercept to form the equation.

Solution

The uploaded image contains a math worksheet asking students to write equations of lines in slope-intercept form. It includes two parts:

  1. Given the slope and y-intercept:
    Students are asked to write equations of lines using the provided slope mm and y-intercept bb.

  2. Using a graph:
    Students are tasked to calculate the slope by determining the "rise" (change in yy) and "run" (change in xx) from a graph. The slope is used alongside the yy-intercept to form the equation.

Explanation and Steps for Solving:

  1. Slope-intercept form:
    The equation of a line is y=mx+by = mx + b, where:

    • mm: slope of the line.
    • bb: yy-intercept (the point where the line crosses the yy-axis).
  2. Using given values of slope and y-intercept: Example from the image:

    • For slope m=2m = -2 and yy-intercept b=5b = 5, the equation is:
      y=2x+5y = -2x + 5
  3. Finding slope from a graph:

    • Select two points on the line (e.g., (3,1) and (1,-5) from the graph).

    • Calculate the rise (difference in yy-values) and run (difference in xx-values):
      slope m=riserun=y2y1x2x1\text{slope } m = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

    • For the example graph: rise =1(5)=6,run =31=2\text{rise } = 1 - (-5) = 6, \, \text{run } = 3 - 1 = 2 m=62=3m = \frac{6}{2} = 3

  4. Write the equation: Use the calculated slope and yy-intercept (from the graph, b=1b = 1):
    y=3x+1y = 3x + 1


Would you like me to solve the specific equations or provide explanations for any part?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the slope if only two points are given?
  2. What are the steps to graph a line given its equation in slope-intercept form?
  3. How can you identify the yy-intercept directly from a graph?
  4. Can you explain how slope triangles work for calculating slope?
  5. How do vertical and horizontal lines differ in terms of slope?

Tip: Always double-check rise and run directions (up/down or left/right) to ensure the slope is calculated correctly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Graphing Lines

Formulas

y = mx + b
Slope m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9