The equation is
The equation in slope-intercept form y = mx + c.
Make a table; choose some values for x and find the corresponding values for y. \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
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x \ | \
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Coordinates (x, y) \ |
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-4 \ | \
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(-4,-9) \ |
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-2 \ | \
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(-2,-8) \ |
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0 \ | \
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(0,-7) \ |
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2 \ | \
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(2,-6) \ |
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4 \ | \
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(4,-5) \ |
Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.
\1. Draw a coordinate plane.
\2. Plot the points.
\3. Draw a line through these points.
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