Concept explainers
a.
Calculate the slope and y − intercept (if possible) for the linear equation.
a.
Answer to Problem 44E
The slope of the equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
It is given in the question that the equation is
Concept Used:
In this we have to keep some concept in mind:
(i) The graph of
(ii)Slope intercept form :
(iii)
(a)If
(b)If
(c)If
(d)If m is undefined, the line is vertical.
Calculation: The given equation is,
Here it has seen that ,
Conclusion:
The slope is
b.
Sketch the line by hand and by using the graphing utility.
b.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
It is given in the question that the equation is
Graph:
Interpretation:
The equation
Chapter 1 Solutions
Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach