Concept explainers
To plot: the given equation using the slope and y-intercept.
Answer to Problem 37SGR
The graph of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Consider the equation:
Step 1: Find the slope and y intercept
The general form of equation of line in slope intercept form is:
Here, m represents slope intercept and bstands for y intercept.
Hence, the equation
So, the slope is 2 and they interceptis -6.
Graph the y intercept point at (0,-6)
Step 3: Use the value of slope to locate the second point.
As, slope is change in y with respect to change in x
Since, slope is 2
Move 2 units up and 1 unit right fromy intercept to get another point.
Step 4: Draw a line through the two points.
Hence the graph of
Conclusion:
Therefore, the graph for the given equation is plotted.
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