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document.write( "The graph of a linear eqn is a straight line, so only 2 points are needed.  You plot 2 points, then draw a straight line thru them.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "EG: x+y = 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "You pick a value of x and find y, or vice versa.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "at x = 0, y = 6 --> (0,6)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "at y = 0, x = 6 --> (6,0)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Draw a line thru them. </SPAN>\n" );
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