Linear Equations

Linear equations serve as the bedrock of mathematical understanding, illustrating a direct line when plotted on a graph. Adhering to the structure y = mx + c, 'm' stands for the gradient or slope of the line, while 'c' signifies the y-intercept, and x and y are the variables. These equations are widely applied in diverse areas such as physics, engineering, and the field of economics.

Determining if Linear

Solving a two-step equation with signed fractions Solve for $y$. \[ -\frac{1}{2} y-\frac{6}{5}=-\frac{4}{3} \] Simplify your answer as much as possible. \[ y= \]

Solving Linear Equations

$2 x=4\left(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{3}{4} x\right)-6$

Calculating Slope and y-Intercept

3 What are the slope and \( y \)-intercept of the line that passes through the pair of points \( (5,1) \) and \( (-10,-11) \) ? (A) \( m=-3, b=\frac{4}{5} \) (B) \( m=\frac{4}{5}, b=-3 \) \( m=3, b=-\frac{4}{5} \) (D) \( m=-\frac{4}{5}, b=3 \)

Rewriting in Slope-Intercept Form

$3 y-33=-3 x$

Rewriting in Standard Form

Rewrite the equation 5x - 3y = 7 in standard form.

Finding x and y Intercepts

Consider the equation $1.5 x+4.5 y=18$. 1 If we graph the equation, what is the slope of the graph? Where does the graph intersect the $y$-axis? Write as a coordir Where does it intersect the $\mathrm{x}$-axis? Write as a coordinate

Finding Equations Using the Slope-Intercept Formula

A line passes through the point $(-9,1)$ and has a slope of -2 . Write an equation for this line.

Finding Equations Using the Point Slope Formula

The percent of births to teenage mothers that are out-of-wedlock can be approximated by a linear function of the number of years after 1953. The percent was 16 in 1970 and 72 in 2006 Complete parts (a) through (c) (a) What is the slope of the line joining the points $(17,16)$ and $(53,72)$ ? The slope of the line is 1.56. (Simplify your answer: Round to two decimal places as needed) (b) What is the average rate of change in the percent of teenage out-of-wedlock births over this period? The average rate of change in the percent of teenage out-of-wedlock births over this period is 1.56 . (Simplify your answer. Round to two decimal places as needed) (c) Use the slope from part (a) and the number of teenage mothers in 2006 to write the equation of the line The equation is $p=$ (Do not factor. Type an expression using $x$ as the variable)

Finding Equations Given Point and y-Intercept

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with slope $-\frac{4}{3}$ and $y$-intercept 1 .

Finding the Constant Using Slope

Find the constant \(b\) in the linear equation \(y=2x+b\) if the line passes through the point \((3,7)\)

Finding Equations Using Two Points

If $f(x)$ is a linear function, $f(-4)=3$, and $f(4)=-1$, find an equation for $f(x)$

Finding a Perpendicular Line Containing a Given Point

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to $y=-2 x+1$ and passes through $(4,-2)$

Finding the Slope

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points $(7,-4)$ and $(11,-4)$ ? Write your answer in simplest form.

Finding a Parallel Line Containing a Given Point

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form. Passing through $(-3,2)$ and parallel to the line whose equation is $y=\frac{2}{3} x+\frac{8}{3}$

Finding the Slope of a Parallel Line

Find the slope of a line parallel to the line whose equation is \( x+y=-7 \). Fully simplify your answer.

Finding a Parallel Line to the Given Line

Find the equation of the line parallel to the line with equation \(2x - 3y = 5\) and passing through the point \((2, -1)\).

Finding the Slope of a Perpendicular Line

Find the slope of a line perpendicular to the line whose equation is \( 6 x+2 y=-32 \). Fully simplify your answer.

Finding a Perpendicular Line to the Given Line

Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the line \(3x - 4y = 8\) and passes through the point \((2, -3)\).

Finding Ordered Pair Solutions

(2) For the rule $y=3 x-4$, find the value of $y$ for these $x$-values. a $x=2$ b $x=-1$

Using a Table of Values to Graph an Equation

Graph the line. \[ y=-5 x+6 \] Check

Finding the Equation Using Point-Slope Form

A line passes through the point $(-10,-7)$ and has a slope of $-\frac{1}{2}$. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.