To graph the equation
follow these steps:
- Plot the y-intercept: Plot the point (0, 5) on the y-axis.
- Use the slope to find a second point: Since the slope is -1/3, you can interpret it as the ratio rise/run. This means that for every 3 units to the right, the line goes down 1 unit. So, from the y-intercept (0, 5), move 3 units to the right and 1 unit down to find a second point.
- Draw a line through the two points.
The resulting line represents the graph of the equation
![y = -1/3x + 5.](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/college/y69jja4hs3uqhqp5q20rtcwgnhhllx2yuh.png)