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The equation is \"\".

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Graph by Making a Table:

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Make a table; choose some values for x and find the corresponding values for y. 

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x

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y  = 3x

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y

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(x, y)

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– 4

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= 3(– 4)

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–12

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(– 4, –12)

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– 2

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= 3(– 2)

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(– 2, –6)

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0

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= 3(0)

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0

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(0, 0)

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= 3(2)

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6

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4

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= 3(4)

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12

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(4, 12)

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Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

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1.     Draw a coordinate plane.

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2.     Plot the points.

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3.     Draw a line through these points.

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Graph for the linear equation \"\" is

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