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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 11:
Graph of a Linear Equation in
Two Variables
Week 6
Learning Code M8al-If-2
 Mathematics – Grade 8
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Quarter 1 – Module 11 – Graph of a Linear Equation in Two Variables
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 11:
Graph of a Linear Equation in
Two Variables
Week 6
Learning Code M8al-If-2

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MODULE GRAPH OF A LINEAR EQUATION

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In the previous lesson, you learned linear equation in the form Ax + By = C in

writing it in the form y = mx + b and in vice versa, find the slope of a line given two
points on the line, in the form of y = mx + b and using the graph. You will apply what
you have learned in finding the x and y - intercepts. In this module, you will learn
how to graph a linear equation given (a) any two points; (b) the x and y – intercepts;
(c) the slope and a point on the line.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

PPREPREVIER!
LEARNING COMPETENCIES

The learners will be able to:

• Graphs a linear equation given (a) two points (b) the x and y - intercepts.
• Graphs a linear equation given the slope and a point on the line.

WHAT I KNOW
PPREPREVIER
Let’s see how much knowledge about the lesson you already have. Answer or solve
all items below:

1. Find the x-intercept and y-intercept for 3x - 2y = 5.

5 5
a) (2, 0) , (0, 7 ) c) ( , 0) , (0, )
3 2
5 5 5 5
b) (− , 0) , (0, ) d) ( , 0) , (0, , − )
2 3 3 2

2. What is the x-intercept and y-intercept of the line shown in the

graph at the right?
a) x-intercept is 2 and y-intercept is 4
b) x-intercept is 2 and y-intercept is -4
c) x-intercept is 4 and y-intercept is 2
d) x-intercept is -4 and y-intercept is 2

3. Which equation has x-intercept of 9 and y-intercept of -6?

a) 2x + 3y = -18 c) 2x + 3y = 18
b) 2x – 3y = -18 d) 2x – 3y = 18

4. What is the equation of the line shown in the graph at the right?
a) 10x + 15y = 30 c) 15x + 10y = 30
b) 10x - 15y = 30 d) 15x - 10y = 30

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5. What is the equation of the line passing through the points (0, -2) and (4, 0)?
a) 4x - 2y = 8 c) 2x + 4y = -8
b) 4x - 2y = -8 d) 2x - 4y = 8

6. Find the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) for y = 4x - 8.

a) m = 4, b = 8 c) m = -4, b = 8
b) m = 4, b = -8 d) m = -4, b = -8

7. What is the slope of the line shown in the graph at the right?
3 2
a) 𝑚 = c) 𝑚 =
2 3
3 2
b) 𝑚 = − d) 𝑚 = −
2 3

8. What is the equation of the line shown in the graph at the right?
2 3
a) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 c) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3
3 2
2 3
b) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 +3 d) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3
3 2

9. What is the slope of the line passing through the points (0,-1) and (2,3)?
1
a) m = 2 c) 𝑚 = −
2
1
b) m = -2 d) 𝑚 =
2

10. Which equation has a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 5?

a) y = 2x + 5 b) y = -2x + 5 c) y = 5x - 2 d) y = 5x + 2

Determine if the ordered pair is a solution to the linear equation.

11. x – y = 3
7
a) (3, 0) b) (-6, 1) c) (1, − ) d) (0, -3)
3
12. 2x – 3y = 9
7
a) (3, 0) b) (-6, 1) c) (1, − ) d) (0, -3)
3
13. -5x – 2y = 6
6 2
a) (0, 3) b) (− , 0) c) (-2, 2) d) (3, − )
5 5
1
14. 𝑥 = 𝑦
+ 1
3
a) (-1, 0) b) (2, 3) c) (-6, 1) d) (1, 3)
3
15. y = 𝑥 − 4
2
a) (0, -4) b) (2, -7) c) (-4, 2) d) (3, -2)

*** If you got an honest 15 points (perfect score), you may skip this module.

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WHAT’S IN
PPREPREV
We said that the graph of a linear equation is a straight line. The graph can
be illustrated using any of the following:
- Any two points
- Slope and y-intercepts
- x and y intercepts

Let’s us recall some topic that will help us to graph a linear equation in two
variables

Activity 1: REMEMBER ME!

A. Determine the x and y – intercept of the given equations.
x – intercept y - intercept
1. 4x – 3y = -12 A( , ) B( , )
2. x + 5y = 10 C( , ) D( , )
3. –x – 4y = 8 E( , ) F( , )

B. Change the following equation in slope-intercept form(y = mx + b).

1. 4x – 3y = -12
2. x + 5y = 10
3. –x – 4y = 8

C. Determine the slope and y-intercepts in the answer in Letter B.

1.
2.
3.

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WHAT IS IT

Let’s analyze what you have read:

1. What is the selection all about?

______________________________________________________________

2. Why do you think there is still an increase in number of confirmed cases in

the Philippines?
______________________________________________________________

3. What can you contribute to lessen the number confirmed case as an

individual?
______________________________________________________________

1. Graph of a linear equation using any two points

It takes only 2 points to draw a graph of a straight line. In other words,

if we can find two points that satisfies the equation of the line, then the line can be
accurately drawn. Graphing linear equations is really that simple. First plot the
beginning, then make the move, and finally connect the dots. The reason we have
equations of lines is so that we can determine two things:
the steepness and direction.

Example:
Draw the graph of y – 2x = 1
First, assign any value of x to find the value of y
to have your first point.
Let x = 0; then substitute y – 2(0) = 1
y=1
The point (0, 1) satisfies the equation

Second, assign another value of x to find the value of y

to have your second point.
Let x = 2, then substitute y – 2(2) = 1
y–4=1
y=5
The point (2, 5) also satisfies the equation. Use these two points
In drawing the graph of the equation. We should remember that two points
determine a line.

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2. Graph of a linear equation using slope and y-intercept
Linear equations often appear in the form y = mx + b. In this
form, m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept (where the line
crosses the y-axis.), thus its name "Slope - Intercept Form".

In the equation y = mx + b, the slope is represented by m and the y – intercept

by b. draw the graph of - x + 3y = 9 using the slope and y – intercept.

Change the equation into slope-intercept form (y = mx + b).

Example:

- x + 3y = 9

3y = x + 9

3y/3 = x/3 + 9/3

y = x/3 + 3

m = 1/3 and b = 3 (0,3)

3. Graph of a linear equation using x and y – intercept

The intercepts of a line are the points where the line intercepts, or
crosses, the horizontal and vertical axes. To help you remember what
“intercept” means, think about the word “intersect.” The two words sound
alike and, in this case, mean the same thing.

The straight line on the graph below intercepts the two coordinate
axes. The point where the line crosses the x-axis is called the x-intercept.
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Example:

Using the x and y – intercepts:

Draw the graph of 4x – 3y = -12 using the x and the y – intercepts.
Solving for the x and y – intercept:

First, let y = 0, then substitute 4x – 3(0) = -12

4x = -12
x = -3 (-3, 0)
Second, let x = 0, then substitute 4(0) – 3y = -12
-3y = -12
y = 4 (0, 4)
Locate the points (-3, 0) and (0, 4) on the Cartesian
plane and connect the points.

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WHAT’S MORE

Let’s begin your individual activities. Are you ready?

Activity 2:
Plot the points and graph the line.
1. 3x – y = 1 2. 2x – 8 = 4y

1
3. y = 2x + 1 4. 𝑦 = 𝑥+ 2
2

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Now that you can draw a graph of a linear equation using any two points.
Now, draw a graph using slope and y-intercept.
Let’s do this!

Activity 3:
Sketch each line and find the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b)
1. Equation: y = - x + 1 2. equation: y
= -2x + 2
Slope (m) =___ Slope (m) = ____
y-intercept (b) = ___ y-intercept (b) =

1 3
3. Equation: y = 𝑥 + 3 4. equation: y = 𝑥 − 3
3 2
Slope (m) =_____ Slope (m) = __
y-intercept (b) = ______ y-intercept (b) =

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Now that you could also graph a linear equation using slope and y -
intercept. Now, let’s see if you can still answer the next activity.
Let’s go!

Activity 4:
Sketch each line and find the x-intercept (a) and the y-intercept (b)
1. Equation: 6x – 10y = 30 2. Equation: y = -2x + 4
x-intercept (a) = x-intercept (a) =
y-intercept (b) = y-intercept (b) =

3. Equation: 3x + 5y = 15 4. Equation: y = 2x - 2
x-intercept (a) = x-intercept (a) =
y-intercept (b) = y-intercept (b) =

Great job! It’s time for you to do the math.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

The graph of a linear equation can be illustrated using:

a) any two points on the Cartesian plane.
b) slope and y – intercept.
c) x and y – intercept.

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WHAT I CAN DO
Complete the table. Then graph the line define by the points.
1. 3x - 2y = 4 2. 4x + 3y = 12

Solve for x and y – intercepts then sketch the graph.

x-intercept (a) y-intercept (b)

3- 4. 2x - y = 4

5 -6. x + 5y = 1

ASSESSMENT

Let’s see how much you learn about the lesson. Answer the all items below:
1. Find the x-intercept and y-intercept for 3x + 2y = 5.
5 5
a) (2, 0) , (0, 7 ) c) ( , 0) , (0, )
3 2
5 5 5 5
b) (− , 0) , (0, ) d) ( , 0) , (0, , − )
2 3 3 2

2. What is the x-intercept and y-intercept of the line shown in the

graph at the right?
a) x-intercept is 2 and y-intercept is 4
b) x-intercept is 2 and y-intercept is -4
c) x-intercept is 4 and y-intercept is 2
d) x-intercept is -4 and y-intercept is 2

3. Which equation has x-intercept of 9 and y-intercept of 6?

a) 2x + 3y = -18 b) 2x – 3y = -18
c) 2x + 3y = 18 d) 2x – 3y = 18

4. What is the equation of the line shown in the graph at the below?
a) 10x + 15y = 30 c) 15x + 10y = 30
b) 10x - 15y = 30 d) 15x - 10y = 30

5. What is the equation of the line passing through the points (0, 2) and (4, 0)?
a) 4x - 2y = 8 c) 2x + 4y = -8
b) 4x - 2y = -8 d) 2x - 4y = 8

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6. Find the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) for y = 4x - 8.

a) m = 4, b = 8 c) m = -4, b = 8
b) m = 4, b = -8 d) m = -4, b = -8

7. What is the slope of the line shown in the graph at the right?
3 2
a) 𝑚 = c) 𝑚 =
2 3
3 2
b) 𝑚 = − d) 𝑚 = −
2 3

8. What is the equation of the line shown in the graph at the right?
2 3
a) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 c) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3
3 2
2 3
b) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3 d) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 3
3 2

9. What is the slope of the line passing through the points (0,-1) and (2,3)?
1
a) m = 2 c) 𝑚 = −
2
1
b) m = -2 d) 𝑚 =
2

10. Which equation has a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 5?

a) y = 2x + 5 b) y = -2x + 5 c) y = 5x - 2 d) y = 5x + 2

Determine if the ordered pair is a solution to the linear equation.

11. x – y = -7
7
a) (3, 0) b) (-6, 1) c) (1, − ) d) (0, -3)
3

12. 2x – 3y = 6
7
a) (3, 0) b) (-6, 1) c) (1, − ) d) (0, -3)
3

13. -5x – 2y = - 6
6 2
a) (0, 3) b) (− , 0) c) (-2, 2) d) (3, − )
5 5

14. 𝑥 = 3𝑦 + 1
a) (-1, 0) b) (2, 3) c) (4, 1) d) (1, 3)

15. y = 2𝑥 − 4
a) (0, -4) b) (2, -7) c) (-4, 2) d) (3, 2)

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Find slope and y – intercept then sketch the graph

1 - 2. Equation: y = 3x + 2 Slope (m) = y-intercept (b)

=
3 - 4. Equation: y = 4x – 4 Slope (m) = y-intercept (b)
=

E-Search

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-
systems-topic/cc-8th-systems-graphically/v/solving-linear-systems-by-
graphing

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-
systems-topic/cc-8th-systems-
graphically/e/graphing_systems_of_equations

REFERENCES

J. Dionio, Hands-On Mathematics 8, St. Jude Thaddeus Pub.

A. Pascasio, Math Ideas and Life Applications 8, ABIVA Pub. House
ISA-JECHO Publishing, Inc. Philippines

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PISA-Based Worksheet

DRAIN THE TANK

Ben works as a janitor at an aquarium shop. His work starts at
9:00 o’clock in the morning and ends at 4:00 in the afternoon. One day,
Ben was asked to clean a 150-gallon reef tank.To accomplish the task,
he has to do the following steps. First, drain the tank. Next,put a hose
into the tank. Lastly, start a siphon.
He wondered if the tank will finish draining before he leaves work.
So, he measured the amount of water that is draining out and discovered
that 12.5 gallons of water drain out in 30 minutes. So, he figured that
the rate is 25 gallons per hour.
For him to be able to see when the tank will be empty, Ben made
a table that is shown below.

x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

y 150 125 100 75 50 25 0

Note: x represents time in hours

yrepresents amount of water in gallons

Let’s Analyze:

1. What are the steps to follow in cleaning aquarium tanks? ___________

__________________________________________________________________
2. From the table of values, after how many hours will the tank gets drained?
_________________________________________________________
3. Do you think Ben will be able to clean the tank before he leaves work?
Explain your answer. ______________________________________________
1. Based on the table, find the x- and y-intercepts. ________________________
Graph using x- and y- intercepts. _____________________________________

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