SOLUTION: how do i graph y= -2x + 5

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Question 857499: how do i graph y= -2x + 5
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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You need two points to plot a line.
x=0
y=-2%280%29%2B5=5
Plot (0,5).
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Now choose any other point.
How about x=2
y=-2%282%29%2B5=-4%2B5=1
Plot (2,1).

Now draw the line through both of those points.