SOLUTION: y=1/5x+7 graph the equation using the slope and the y intercept

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Question 327593: y=1/5x+7 graph the equation using the slope and the y intercept
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Start with the intercept, (0,7).
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Slope is change in y (1) over change in x (5).
To generate another point on the line, start with the intercept.
x:0%2B5=5
y:7%2B1=8
ANother point on the line is (5,8).
Plot it and connect the two points with a line.
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