SOLUTION: When graphing a linear equation in two variables (e.g. y = 5x - 15) how many points do you need to be able to graph a line? What are typically the easiest points (ordered pairs) to

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Question 467758: When graphing a linear equation in two variables (e.g. y = 5x - 15) how many points do you need to be able to graph a line? What are typically the easiest points (ordered pairs) to come up with to do this?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 y = 5x - 15

how many points do you need to be able to graph a line? minimum of two

for example, the easiest are:  (0,-15) and (3,0)