Hi, there--

THE PROBLEM:
Graph the equation 


A SOLUTION:
This is a linear equation, so the graph is a line.

Make a table of several easy points on the line.
If x = 3, then




The point (3,-3) is on the line.

If x=5, then




The point (5,-2) is on the line. 

If x = -1, then




The point (-1,-5) is on the line.

Now plot these three points on the x-y axes. They should line up so you can draw a line through them.









Hope this helps! Feel free to email if you have any questions about the solution.

Good luck with your math,

Mrs. F
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