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To plot:the given equation using the slope and y-intercept.
Answer to Problem 39SGR
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 b stands for y intercept.
Hence, the equation
So, the slope is
Step 2: Graph the y intercept point at (0, 5)
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
Move 1 unit down and 4 unit right from y 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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