Question

Graph the linear function whose equation is
y - 2 = - * (x + 1) by following these steps:

Answer 1

The slope is -2/3

Explanation:

With this its easier to get all of the x's on one side.

distribute the -2/3 to the x and 1. Also add a 2 on each side.

Thats leaves you with y=-2/3x+4/3

You than want to make a chart of x's and y's so you know what this graph looks like

x|y

-3|(10/3)

-2|(8/3)

-1|2

0|(4/3)

1|(2/3)

2|0

3|(-2/3)

To find the slope, it's (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

So in this case, (0-2)/(2+1)

The slope is (-2/3)

Answer 2

Slope = -2/3

Point = (-1,2)

Plot the given point = (-1,2)

Use the slope to plot one more point = (2,0)

Explanation: