SOLUTION: I need help sketching graphs when give an equation, such as, y=1/3x-1. I don't understand the steps to find out where on the graph to start.
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Question 455578: I need help sketching graphs when give an equation, such as, y=1/3x-1. I don't understand the steps to find out where on the graph to start. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I need help sketching graphs when give an equation, such as, y=1/3x-1. I don't understand the steps to find out where on the graph to start.
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You only need 2 points to graph a line.
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Let x = 0, then y = (1/3)0-1 = -1
giving you point (0,-1)
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Let x = 3, then y = (1/3)(3)-1 = 1-1 = 0
giving you point (3,0)
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Plot the two points and draw a line thru them.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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