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**Graphing Linear Functions**

In this exercise, we will graph the linear function \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{3}x - 1 \) on a Cartesian Plane.

**Understanding the Function**  
The given function is of the form \( f(x) = mx + b \), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept.

For \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{3}x - 1 \):
- The slope (\( m \)) is \(-\frac{1}{3}\).
- The y-intercept (\( b \)) is \(-1\).

**Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Plot the y-intercept**:
   - Identify the y-intercept on the graph, which is the point where \( x = 0 \).
   - For this function, the y-intercept is \(-1\). Plot this point: (0, -1).

2. **Use the slope to find another point**:
   - The slope \(-\frac{1}{3}\) means from any point on the line, you move 1 unit down for every 3 units you move to the right.
   - Starting from (0, -1), move 3 units to the right to (3, -1). From there, move 1 unit down to (3, -2). Plot this point: (3, -2).

3. **Draw the line**:
   - Draw a straight line through the two points, (0, -1) and (3, -2), extending it in both directions.

**Graph Description**  
The Cartesian Plane features the x-axis and y-axis, both ranging from \(-5\) to \(5\). The grid is marked with equal intervals.

At the bottom, there is a drawing toolbar with the following tools:
- A straight-line tool with an option to highlight points in red.
- Other tools for different line or shape drawing options (parabola, zigzag line, circle, and point).

**Interactive Features**  
- "Clear All" button to clear the graph.
- Draw feature to choose various types of drawing tools.

Use this guide to plot and check the different points to graph the function accurately.
Transcribed Image Text:**Graphing Linear Functions** In this exercise, we will graph the linear function \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{3}x - 1 \) on a Cartesian Plane. **Understanding the Function** The given function is of the form \( f(x) = mx + b \), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept. For \( f(x) = -\frac{1}{3}x - 1 \): - The slope (\( m \)) is \(-\frac{1}{3}\). - The y-intercept (\( b \)) is \(-1\). **Step-by-Step Instructions** 1. **Plot the y-intercept**: - Identify the y-intercept on the graph, which is the point where \( x = 0 \). - For this function, the y-intercept is \(-1\). Plot this point: (0, -1). 2. **Use the slope to find another point**: - The slope \(-\frac{1}{3}\) means from any point on the line, you move 1 unit down for every 3 units you move to the right. - Starting from (0, -1), move 3 units to the right to (3, -1). From there, move 1 unit down to (3, -2). Plot this point: (3, -2). 3. **Draw the line**: - Draw a straight line through the two points, (0, -1) and (3, -2), extending it in both directions. **Graph Description** The Cartesian Plane features the x-axis and y-axis, both ranging from \(-5\) to \(5\). The grid is marked with equal intervals. At the bottom, there is a drawing toolbar with the following tools: - A straight-line tool with an option to highlight points in red. - Other tools for different line or shape drawing options (parabola, zigzag line, circle, and point). **Interactive Features** - "Clear All" button to clear the graph. - Draw feature to choose various types of drawing tools. Use this guide to plot and check the different points to graph the function accurately.
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