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Directions - Graph the following slope intercept equation:y=2/3x-2

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The best way to plot graphs, especially straight line graphs, is to use the intercepts. The intercepts are the point(s) that the graph of the function crosses or touches the x and y axis.

The equation is

y = (2/3)x - 2

when x = 0,

y = (2/3)x - 2

y = (2/3)(0) - 2

y = 0 - 2

y = -2

The first point on the graph is (0, -2)

when y = 0,

y = (2/3)x - 2

0 = (2/3)x - 2

(2x/3) = 2

Cross multiply

2x = (2) (3)

2x = 6

Divide both sides by 2

(2x/2) = (6/2)

x = 3

The second point on this graph is (3, 0)

So, the two points are (0, -2) and (3, 0)

We can then easily plot this graph by marking out those two points on the graph and connect the two points for the equation of that line.

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