The equation is x = 3y \ \

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The equation is in slope-intercept form.

To graph the equation, first graph the x = 3y.

                                      (Divide each side by 3)

                                          (Cancel common terms)

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First find the y-intercept.

The y-intercept is the value of y, when x = 0.

                                               (Divide: )

Next find the x-intercept.

The co-ordinate point is (0, 0) \ \

The x-intercept is the value of x, when y = 0.

                                (Multiply each side by 3)

                                        (Cancel common terms)

x = 0                                              (Zero product property: )

Next find the y-intercept.

The co-ordinate point is (0, 0)

Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

1.     Draw a coordinate plane.

2.     Plot the points.

3.     Draw a line through these points.