Algebra 2 7-Graphing Linear Equations

Example 1 - Slope-Intercept Form 1. Start with y-intercept 2. Apply the slope

Graph f(x) = - x + 3

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(go _____________ 2 and ______________ 3 or __________ 2 and _____________ 3) 3. Connect two points with a ____________

Example 2 - Standard Form 1. Find x-intercept Plug in 0 for y Solve for x ____________ ____________

Graph 3x 9y = -18

2. Find y-intercept Plug in 0 for x Solve for y

3. Plot intercepts & sketch line

Example 3 Horizontal Line

Graph y = -5

1. Pick two points with y-coordinate of -5

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2. Connect two points with a line

Example 4 Vertical Line

Graph x = 6

1. Pick two points with x-coordinate of 6

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2. Connect two points with a line