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Question 766005: How do I graph x+y=1? If I can get step by step help on how to solve this problem I think I can do the rest.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
graph x+y=1
solve the equation for y and we have
y = 1 - x
it is now in standard formula y = mx +b where m is slope and b is y intercept when x is zero.
this is a line with y intercept at (0, 1) and slope -1, also when x = 1, y is 0 - this is the x intercept.
now look at the graph
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