The equation you've provided is a linear equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), where:
- m is the slope of the line (which is 5 in this case)
- b is the y-intercept (which is -10 in this case)
Features of the Equation:
Slope (m): The slope of 5 indicates that for every unit increase in \(x\), \(y\) increases by 5 units. This means the line rises steeply.
Y-intercept (b): The y-intercept of -10 implies that the line crosses the y-axis at the point (0, -10).
To Graph the Equation:
- Start at the y-intercept (0, -10) on the graph.
- Use the slope to determine additional points:
- From (0, -10), move up 5 units (rise) and 1 unit to the right (run) to get to the point (1, -5).
- You can find more points using the same slope: from (1, -5), move up 5 (to 0) and right 1 (to 2) to get to (2, 0).
- Draw a straight line through these points.
To Find the X-intercept:
To find where the line crosses the x-axis (where \(y = 0\)):
- Set \(y\) to 0 in the equation: \[ 0 = 5x - 10 \]
- Solve for \(x\): \[ 5x = 10 \\ x = 2 \] Thus, the x-intercept is at the point (2, 0).
Summary:
- Slope: 5
- Y-intercept: (0, -10)
- X-intercept: (2, 0)
If you need further information or another type of analysis, feel free to ask!