Chapter 3
Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students 4th · 380 exercises
Problem 36
Use intercepts and a checkpoint to graph each equation. $$2 x+y=0$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
In which quadrants do the \(x\) -coordinates and the \(y\) -coordinates have opposite signs?
3 step solution
Problem 37
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$4 x+y=7$$
3 step solution
Problem 37
In Exercises \(27-38,\) graph each linear equation using the slope and y-intercept $$y=-\frac{5}{3} x$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
On the same set of axes, draw lines passing through the origin with slopes \(-1,-\frac{1}{2}, 0, \frac{1}{3},\) and 2.
5 step solution
Problem 37
Use intercepts and a checkpoint to graph each equation. $$y-3 x=0$$
4 step solution
Problem 37
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=3 x \quad(2,3),(3,2),(-4,-12)$$
3 step solution
Problem 38
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$8 x+y=11$$
4 step solution
Problem 38
In Exercises \(27-38,\) graph each linear equation using the slope and y-intercept $$y=-\frac{4}{3} x$$
5 step solution
Problem 38
On the same set of axes, draw lines with \(y\) -intercept 4 and slopes \(-1,-\frac{1}{2}, 0, \frac{1}{3},\) and 2.
6 step solution
Problem 38
Use intercepts and a checkpoint to graph each equation. $$y-4 x=0$$
4 step solution
Problem 38
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=4 x \quad(3,12),(12,3),(-5,-20)$$
3 step solution
Problem 39
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$2 x+4 y=8$$
3 step solution
Problem 39
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$3 x+y=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 39
Use slopes to solve Exercises \(39-40\). Show that the points whose coordinates are \((-3,-3)\) \((2,-5),(5,-1),\) and \((0,1)\) are the vertices of a four-sided figure whose opposite sides are parallel. (Such a figure is called a parallelogram.)
3 step solution
Problem 39
Use intercepts and a checkpoint to graph each equation. $$2 x-3 y=-11$$
4 step solution
Problem 39
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=-4 x \quad(-5,-20),(0,0),(9,-36)$$
3 step solution
Problem 40
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$3 x+2 y=6$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$2 x+y=0$$
3 step solution
Problem 40
Use intercepts and a checkpoint to graph each equation. $$3 x-2 y=-7$$
5 step solution
Problem 40
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=-3 x \quad(-5,15),(0,0),(7,-21)$$
4 step solution
Problem 41
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$2 x-3 y=5$$
3 step solution
Problem 41
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$3 y=4 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 41
Use slopes to solve Exercises \(39-40\). The line passing through \((5, y)\) and \((1,0)\) is parallel to the line joining \((2,3)\) and \((-2,1) .\) Find \(y\)
3 step solution
Problem 41
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=2 x+6 \quad(0,6),(-3,0),(2,-2)$$
3 step solution
Problem 42
The equation of a line is given. Find the slope of a line that is a. parallel to the line with the given equation; and b. perpendicular to the line with the given equation. $$3 x-4 y=-7$$
3 step solution
Problem 42
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$4 y=5 x$$
3 step solution
Problem 42
Use slopes to solve Exercises \(39-40\). The line passing through \((1, y)\) and \((7,12)\) is parallel to the line joining \((-3,4)\) and \((-5,-2) .\) Find \(y .\)
3 step solution
Problem 42
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y=8-4 x \quad(8,0),(16,-2),(3,-4)$$
3 step solution
Problem 43
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$2 x+y=3$$
3 step solution
Problem 43
Use slopes to solve Exercises \(39-40\). The line passing through \((-1, y)\) and \((1,0)\) is perpendicular to the line joining \((2,3)\) and \((-2,1) .\) Find \(y\).
4 step solution
Problem 43
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$3 x+5 y=15 \quad(-5,6),(0,5),(10,-3)$$
3 step solution
Problem 44
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$3 x+y=4$$
3 step solution
Problem 44
Use slopes to solve Exercises \(39-40\). The line passing through \((-2, y)\) and \((-4,4)\) is perpendicular to the line passing through \((-1,-2)\) and \((4,-1)\) Find \(y\).
3 step solution
Problem 44
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$2 x-5 y=0 \quad(-2,0),(-10,6),(5,0)$$
3 step solution
Problem 45
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$7 x+2 y=14$$
3 step solution
Problem 45
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$x+3 y=0 \quad(0,0),\left(1, \frac{1}{3}\right),\left(2,-\frac{2}{3}\right)$$
3 step solution
Problem 46
a. Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for \(y .\) b. Identify the slope and the \(y\) -intercept. c. Use the slope and y-intercept to graph the equation. $$5 x+3 y=15$$
3 step solution
Problem 46
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$x+5 y=0 \quad(0,0),\left(1, \frac{1}{5}\right),\left(2,-\frac{2}{5}\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 47
In Exercises \(47-56,\) graph both linear equations in the same rectangular coordinate system. If the lines are parallel or perpendicular, explain why. $$\begin{aligned} &y=3 x+1\\\ &y=3 x-3 \end{aligned}$$
4 step solution
Problem 47
Graph each equation. $$y=4$$
3 step solution
Problem 47
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$x-4=0 \quad(4,7),(3,4),(0,-4)$$
4 step solution
Problem 48
In Exercises \(47-56,\) graph both linear equations in the same rectangular coordinate system. If the lines are parallel or perpendicular, explain why. $$\begin{aligned} &y=2 x+4\\\ &y=2 x-3 \end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 48
Graph each equation. $$y=2$$
3 step solution
Problem 48
Determine whether each ordered pair is a solution of the given equation. $$y+2=0 \quad(0,2),(2,0),(0,-2)$$
5 step solution
Problem 49
Use the given conditions to write an equation for each line in point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Passing through \((-8,-10)\) and parallel to the line whose equation is \(y=-4 x+3\)
3 step solution
Problem 49
In Exercises \(47-56,\) graph both linear equations in the same rectangular coordinate system. If the lines are parallel or perpendicular, explain why. $$\begin{aligned} &y=-3 x+2\\\ &y=3 x+2 \end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 49
Graph each equation. $$y=-2$$
3 step solution
Problem 49
Find five solutions of each equation. Select integers for \(x,\) starting with \(-2\) and ending with \(2 .\) Organize your work in a table of values. $$y=12 x$$
7 step solution
Problem 50
Use the given conditions to write an equation for each line in point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Passing through \((-2,-7)\) and parallel to the line whose equation is \(y=-5 x+4\)
3 step solution