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### Graphing Linear Equations

#### Example Problem: 
15.) Given the equation \(5x - 6y = 30\), graph it on the coordinate plane.

#### Steps to Graph the Equation:
1. **Rewrite the Equation in Slope-Intercept Form:**
   Convert \(5x - 6y = 30\) into \(y = mx + b\) form:

   \[
   5x - 6y = 30 \implies -6y = -5x + 30 \implies y = \frac{5}{6}x - 5
   \]

2. **Identify the Slope and Y-intercept:**
   From the equation \(y = \frac{5}{6}x - 5\):
   - **Slope (m):** \(\frac{5}{6}\)
   - **Y-intercept (b):** \(-5\)

3. **Plot the Y-intercept:** 
   Start by plotting the y-intercept point \((0, -5)\) on the graph.

4. **Use the Slope to Find Another Point:**
   From the y-intercept, use the slope to find additional points. For \(\frac{5}{6}\):
   - Rise = 5
   - Run = 6
   Therefore, from \((0, -5)\), move up 5 units and right 6 units to plot another point \((6, 0)\).

5. **Draw the Line:**
   Connect the points \((0, -5)\) and \((6, 0)\) with a straight line. Extend the line in both directions.

#### Graph Explanation:
- The **x-axis** and **y-axis** intersect at \((0, 0)\), creating four quadrants.
- The graph is labeled on both axes from -5 to 5.
- The equation \(5x - 6y = 30\) is represented as a straight line crossing the x-axis and y-axis at the calculated points.

This method of graphing linear equations helps in visualizing the solutions and understanding the relationship between the variables.

#### Visualization:
Observe the graph:

- **X-axis:** Labeled from \(-5\) to \(5\).
- **Y-axis:** Labeled from \(-5\) to \(5\).
- The line passes through the
Transcribed Image Text:### Graphing Linear Equations #### Example Problem: 15.) Given the equation \(5x - 6y = 30\), graph it on the coordinate plane. #### Steps to Graph the Equation: 1. **Rewrite the Equation in Slope-Intercept Form:** Convert \(5x - 6y = 30\) into \(y = mx + b\) form: \[ 5x - 6y = 30 \implies -6y = -5x + 30 \implies y = \frac{5}{6}x - 5 \] 2. **Identify the Slope and Y-intercept:** From the equation \(y = \frac{5}{6}x - 5\): - **Slope (m):** \(\frac{5}{6}\) - **Y-intercept (b):** \(-5\) 3. **Plot the Y-intercept:** Start by plotting the y-intercept point \((0, -5)\) on the graph. 4. **Use the Slope to Find Another Point:** From the y-intercept, use the slope to find additional points. For \(\frac{5}{6}\): - Rise = 5 - Run = 6 Therefore, from \((0, -5)\), move up 5 units and right 6 units to plot another point \((6, 0)\). 5. **Draw the Line:** Connect the points \((0, -5)\) and \((6, 0)\) with a straight line. Extend the line in both directions. #### Graph Explanation: - The **x-axis** and **y-axis** intersect at \((0, 0)\), creating four quadrants. - The graph is labeled on both axes from -5 to 5. - The equation \(5x - 6y = 30\) is represented as a straight line crossing the x-axis and y-axis at the calculated points. This method of graphing linear equations helps in visualizing the solutions and understanding the relationship between the variables. #### Visualization: Observe the graph: - **X-axis:** Labeled from \(-5\) to \(5\). - **Y-axis:** Labeled from \(-5\) to \(5\). - The line passes through the
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