1. The problem is to analyze and graph the given linear equations:
- $y = 3x - 4$
- $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 3$
- $2x + y = 1$
- $x - 2y = 8$
2. We start by rewriting all equations in slope-intercept form $y = mx + b$ for easier graphing and analysis.
3. The first equation is already in slope-intercept form:
$$y = 3x - 4$$
where slope $m = 3$ and y-intercept $b = -4$.
4. The second equation is also in slope-intercept form:
$$y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 3$$
where slope $m = -\frac{1}{2}$ and y-intercept $b = 3$.
5. For the third equation $2x + y = 1$, solve for $y$:
$$y = 1 - 2x$$
which is in slope-intercept form with slope $m = -2$ and y-intercept $b = 1$.
6. For the fourth equation $x - 2y = 8$, solve for $y$:
$$x - 2y = 8$$
$$-2y = 8 - x$$
$$y = \frac{8 - x}{-2} = \frac{\cancel{8} - x}{\cancel{-2}} = -4 + \frac{x}{2}$$
More precisely:
$$y = -4 + \frac{1}{2}x$$
or
$$y = \frac{1}{2}x - 4$$
where slope $m = \frac{1}{2}$ and y-intercept $b = -4$.
7. Summary of all lines in slope-intercept form:
- $y = 3x - 4$
- $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 3$
- $y = -2x + 1$
- $y = \frac{1}{2}x - 4$
These forms allow us to graph each line by plotting the y-intercept and using the slope to find other points.
Final answer: The four lines are $y=3x-4$, $y=-\frac{1}{2}x+3$, $y=-2x+1$, and $y=\frac{1}{2}x-4$ in slope-intercept form, ready for graphing.
Linear Equations 5395Ac
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