Concept explainers
(a)
To plot: The points
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The two points for a line
Graph:
Plot the points
Figure (1)
Interpretation: From the above graph it can be seen that the point A and B is 1 unit right to the y -axis.
(b)
To find: The slope of line
(b)
Answer to Problem 8E
The slope of line
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The two points for a line
Formula used: The formula for the slope of line determined by points
Calculation:
Substitute
Therefore, the slope of line
(c)
To graph: The line
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The two points for a line
Graph:
The equation of vertical line passing through
Substitute
So, the equation of the line
Draw the graph of the line
Figure (2)
Interpretation: From the above graph it can be interpreted that the graph of the given line is parallel to the y -axis.
Chapter 1 Solutions
Calculus 2012 Student Edition (by Finney/Demana/Waits/Kennedy)
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