document.write( "Question 282414: Graph the function by plotting points
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 1: Select a value for

. It can be anything you like, but generally speaking, small integers make for easier arithmetic. Given the coefficient on

in your problem, a small even integer would be a good choice.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 2: Substitute the value you chose in Step 1 for

in your function and then do the arithmetic required to determine the value of

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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 3: Create an ordered pair,

, consisting of the value you selected in Step 1 and the value you calculated in Step 2.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Step 4: Plot the point you created in Step 3 on an appropriately scaled set of coordinate axes.\r
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