2. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
3. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
4. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
The picture of x = 2
5. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
If we have a two–variable 1st degree equation such as
2x + y = 5
then we are free to select x and y.
The picture of x = 2
6. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
If we have a two–variable 1st degree equation such as
2x + y = 5
then we are free to select x and y.
For instance x = 2 and y = 1 make the equation true.
The picture of x = 2
7. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
If we have a two–variable 1st degree equation such as
2x + y = 5
then we are free to select x and y.
For instance x = 2 and y = 1 make the equation true.
By viewing (2, 1) as the coordinate
of a position in the xy-coordinate system,
we have a picture of this solution.
The picture of x = 2
8. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
If we have a two–variable 1st degree equation such as
2x + y = 5
then we are free to select x and y.
For instance x = 2 and y = 1 make the equation true.
By viewing (2, 1) as the coordinate
of a position in the xy-coordinate system,
we have a picture of this solution.
(2, 1)
The picture of x = 2
The picture of
(x = 2, y = 1)
9. We solved 1st degree (linear) equations such as 2x + 1 = 5,
which has a single variable x, to obtain its solution x = 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
We view this solution as the address of a position on a line
and label it to produce
a "picture“ of the answer:
0
2
x
If we have a two–variable 1st degree equation such as
2x + y = 5
then we are free to select x and y.
For instance x = 2 and y = 1 make the equation true.
By viewing (2, 1) as the coordinate
of a position in the xy-coordinate system,
we have a picture of this solution.
(2, 1)
The picture of x = 2
Having the liberty of choosing two numbers
means there are many pairs of solutions,
thus more solution-points can be plotted.
These points form the graph of the equation. The picture of
(x = 2, y = 1)
10. In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points.
Linear Equations and Lines
11. In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate.
Linear Equations and Lines
12. In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation.
Linear Equations and Lines
13. In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
14. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
15. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
16. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
17. Linear Equations and Lines
Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
x y
–4
–4
–4
–4
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
18. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
x y
–4 0
–4
–4
–4
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
19. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
x y
–4 0
–4 2
–4
–4
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
20. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
x y
–4 0
–4 2
–4 4
–4 6
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
21. Example A. Graph the points (x, y) where x = –4
(y can be anything).
x y
–4 0
–4 2
–4 4
–4 6
Graph of x = –4
Make a table of
ordered pairs of
points that fit the
description
x = –4.
In the rectangular coordinate system, ordered pairs (x, y)’s
correspond to locations of points. Collections of points may be
specified by the mathematics relations between the
x-coordinate and the y coordinate. The plot of points that fit a
given relation is called the graph of that relation. To make a
graph of a given mathematics relation, make a table of points
that fit the description and plot them.
Linear Equations and Lines
22. Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Linear Equations and Lines
23. Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x.
Linear Equations and Lines
24. Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate.
Linear Equations and Lines
25. Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Linear Equations and Lines
26. x y
-1
0
1
2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Linear Equations and Lines
27. x y
-1 -1
0
1
2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Linear Equations and Lines
28. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1
2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Linear Equations and Lines
29. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1 1
2 2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Linear Equations and Lines
30. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1 1
2 2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Graph the points (x, y) where y = x
Linear Equations and Lines
31. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1 1
2 2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Graph the points (x, y) where y = x
Linear Equations and Lines
32. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1 1
2 2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Graph the points (x, y) where y = x
Linear Equations and Lines
33. x y
-1 -1
0 0
1 1
2 2
Example B. Graph the points (x, y) where y = x.
Make a table of points that fit the description y = x. To find
one such point, we set one of the coordinates to be a
number, any number, than use the relation to find the other
coordinate. Repeat this a few times.
Graph the points (x, y) where y = x
34. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers.
Linear Equations and Lines
35. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations.
Linear Equations and Lines
36. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines.
Linear Equations and Lines
37. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation.
Linear Equations and Lines
38. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x,
Linear Equations and Lines
39. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y
Linear Equations and Lines
40. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x).
Linear Equations and Lines
41. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x). For graphing lines, find
at least two ordered pairs.
Linear Equations and Lines
42. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x). For graphing lines, find
at least two ordered pairs.
Example C.
Graph the following linear equations.
a. y = 2x – 5
Linear Equations and Lines
43. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x). For graphing lines, find
at least two ordered pairs.
Example C.
Graph the following linear equations.
a. y = 2x – 5
Make a table by selecting a few numbers for x.
Linear Equations and Lines
44. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x). For graphing lines, find
at least two ordered pairs.
Example C.
Graph the following linear equations.
a. y = 2x – 5
Make a table by selecting a few numbers for x. For easy
caluation we set x = -1, 0, 1, and 2.
Linear Equations and Lines
45. First degree equation in the variables x and y are equations
that may be put into the form Ax + By = C where A, B, C are
numbers. First degree equations are the same as linear
equations. They are called linear because their graphs are
straight lines. To graph a linear equation, find a few ordered
pairs that fit the equation. To find one such ordered pair, assign
a value to x, plug it into the equation and solve for the y (or
assign a value to y and solve for the x). For graphing lines, find
at least two ordered pairs.
Example C.
Graph the following linear equations.
a. y = 2x – 5
Make a table by selecting a few numbers for x. For easy
caluation we set x = -1, 0, 1, and 2. Plug each of these value
into x and find its corresponding y to form an ordered pair.
Linear Equations and Lines
46. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1
0
1
2
Linear Equations and Lines
47. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1
0
1
2
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5
Linear Equations and Lines
48. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0
1
2
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
Linear Equations and Lines
49. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1
2
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5
Linear Equations and Lines
50. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1
2
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
Linear Equations and Lines
51. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
52. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
53. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
54. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
55. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
56. For y = 2x – 5:
x y
-1 -7
0 -5
1 -3
2 -1
If x = -1, then
y = 2(-1) – 5 = -7
If x = 0, then
y = 2(0) – 5 = -5
If x = 1, then
y = 2(1) – 5 = -3
If x = 2, then
y = 2(2) – 5 = -1
Linear Equations and Lines
58. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
Linear Equations and Lines
59. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
x y
-3
0
3
6
Linear Equations and Lines
60. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Linear Equations and Lines
61. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Linear Equations and Lines
62. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Linear Equations and Lines
63. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Linear Equations and Lines
64. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Linear Equations and Lines
65. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6.
Linear Equations and Lines
66. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6
Linear Equations and Lines
67. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6
x y
6
6
6
6
Linear Equations and Lines
68. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6 and y
could be any
number.
x y
6 0
6 2
6 4
6 6
Linear Equations and Lines
69. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6 and y
could be any
number.
x y
6 0
6 2
6 4
6 6
Linear Equations and Lines
70. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6 and y
could be any
number.
x y
6 0
6 2
6 4
6 6
Linear Equations and Lines
71. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6 and y
could be any
number.
x y
6 0
6 2
6 4
6 6
Linear Equations and Lines
72. b. -3y = 12
Simplify as y = -4
c. 2x = 12
Make a table by
selecting a few
numbers for x.
However, y = -4
is always.
x y
-3 -4
0 -4
3 -4
6 -4
Simplify as x = 6
Make a table.
However the
only selction for
x is x = 6 and y
could be any
number.
x y
6 0
6 2
6 4
6 6
Linear Equations and Lines
73. Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
Linear Equations and Lines
74. a. y = 2x – 5
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
Linear Equations and Lines
75. a. y = 2x – 5
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
Linear Equations and Lines
76. a. y = 2x – 5
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
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77. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
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78. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
If the equation has
only y (no x), the
graph is a
horizontal line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
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79. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
If the equation has
only y (no x), the
graph is a
horizontal line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
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80. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12 c. 2x = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
If the equation has
only y (no x), the
graph is a
horizontal line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
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81. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12 c. 2x = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
If the equation has
only y (no x), the
graph is a
horizontal line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
If the equation has
only x (no y), the
graph is a
vertical line.
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82. a. y = 2x – 5 b. -3y = 12 c. 2x = 12
If both variables
x and y are
present in the
equation, the
graph is a
tilted line.
If the equation has
only y (no x), the
graph is a
horizontal line.
Summary of the graphs of linear equations:
If the equation has
only x (no y), the
graph is a
vertical line.
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83. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis;
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84. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
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85. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis;
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86. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
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87. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method,
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88. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
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89. The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
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90. x y
0
0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
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91. x y
0
0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
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92. x y
0 -4
0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
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93. x y
0 -4
0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
If y = 0, we get
2x – 3(0) = 12
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94. x y
0 -4
6 0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
If y = 0, we get
2x – 3(0) = 12
so x = 6
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95. x y
0 -4
6 0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
If y = 0, we get
2x – 3(0) = 12
so x = 6
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96. x y
0 -4
6 0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
If y = 0, we get
2x – 3(0) = 12
so x = 6
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97. x y
0 -4
6 0
The x-Intercepts is where the line crosses the x-axis. We set
y = 0 in the equation to find the x-intercept.
The y-Intercepts is where the line crosses the y-axis. We set
x = 0 in the equation to find the y-intercept.
y-int
x-int
Example C. Graph 2x – 3y = 12
by the intercept method.
Since two points determine a line, an easy method to
graph linear equations is the intercept method, i.e. plot the
x-intercept and the y intercept and the graph is the line that
passes through them.
If x = 0, we get
2(0) – 3y = 12
so y = -4
If y = 0, we get
2x – 3(0) = 12
so x = 6
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98. Exercise. A. Solve the indicated variable for each equation with
the given assigned value.
1. x + y = 3 and x = –1, find y.
2. x – y = 3 and y = –1, find x.
3. 2x = 6 and y = –1, find x.
4. –y = 3 and x = 2, find y.
5. 2y = 3 – x and x = –2 , find y.
6. y = –x + 4 and x = –4, find y.
7. 2x – 3y = 1 and y = 3, find x.
8. 2x = 6 – 2y and y = –2, find x.
9. 3y – 2 = 3x and x = 2, find y.
10. 2x + 3y = 3 and x = 0, find y.
11. 2x + 3y = 3 and y = 0, find x.
12. 3x – 4y = 12 and x = 0, find y.
13. 3x – 4y = 12 and y = 0, find x.
14. 6 = 3x – 4y and y = –3, find x.
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99. B. a. Complete the tables for each equation with given values.
b. Plot the points from the table. c. Graph the line.
15. x + y = 3 16. 2y = 6
x y
-3
0
3
x y
1
0
–1
17. x = –6
x y
0
–1
– 2
18. y = x – 3
x y
2
1
0
19. 2x – y = 2 20. 3y = 6 + 2x
x y
2
0
–1
x y
1
0
–1
21. y = –6
x y
0
–1
– 2
22. 3y + 4x =12
x y
0
0
1
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100. C. Make a table for each equation with at least 3 ordered pairs.
(remember that you get to select one entry in each row as
shown in the tables above) then graph the line.
23. x – y = 3 24. 2x = 6 25. –y – 7= 0
26. 0 = 8 – 2x 27. y = –x + 4 28. 2x – 3 = 6
29. 2x = 6 – 2y 30. 4y – 12 = 3x 31. 2x + 3y = 3
32. –6 = 3x – 2y 33.
35. For problems 29, 30, 31 and 32, use the
intercept-tables as shown to graph the lines.
x y
0
0
intercept-table
36. Why can’t we use the above intercept method
to graph the lines for problems 25, 26 or 33?
37. By inspection identify which equations give
horizontal lines, which give vertical lines and
which give tilted lines.
3x = 4y 34. 5x + 2y = –10
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