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How do I determine which is y=-1/3x+2?

How do I determine which is y=-1/3x+2?-example-1
User Ankur Goel
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Explanation:

This is a linear equation in slope intercept form which is


y = mx + b

where m is the slope and b is the y intercept.

The equation


y = - (1)/(3) x + 2

Has a slope of -1/3 so this means that the slope will be decreasing. A negative linear equation increases as we go left. and decreases as we go right. The y intercept is 2. So this means the graph must pass through (0,2) and when x=0, y must be 2.

In other words, look for a line that the y values increase as we go left and decrease we go right. Also look for a point (0,2) and make sure the graph pass through it.

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