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If $x \geq 0$ and $y \geq 0$, how many lattice points does the line $y = -2x + 18$ pass through? (A lattice point is a point with integer coordinates.)

 Dec 2, 2020
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Note  that rhe line rises from right to left  and  y changes  by  2  when x changes by -1

 

So.... (9,0)  will  be a lattice point   and (0,18) will be a lattice point

 

So....the number of lattice points =    [ 9 - 0 ] + 1  =   10 lattice points

 

Here's a graph : https://www.desmos.com/calculator/drzzupjy3g

 

 

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 Dec 2, 2020

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