Concept explainers
To state: the slope and y-intercept of the graph
Answer to Problem 9PT
The slope is 3 and the y intercept is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Consider the equation:
Calculation:
The general form of equation of line in slope intercept form is:
Here, m represents slope intercept and b stands for y intercept.
Hence, the equation
Therefore, the slope is 3 and the y intercept is
Since, we get the slope and y intercept. Now, graph the y intercept point at
Now, use the value of slope to locate the second point.
As, slope is change in y with respect to change in x
Since, slope is 3
Move 3 units up and 1 unit right from y intercept to get another point.
So, draw a line through the two points.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the slope is 3 and the y intercept is
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