Graphing with Slope-Intercept
Graph linear equations using slope-intercept form in Grade 9 Algebra. Plot the y-intercept, then use rise-over-run from slope to locate a second point.
Key Concepts
Property To graph from slope intercept form, first plot the $y$ intercept $(0, b)$. Then, use the slope $m = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}$ to find a second point and draw a line through both.
Examples To graph $y = \frac{3}{5}x$, start at the y intercept $(0, 0)$. Use the slope to move up 3 and right 5 to find point $(5, 3)$. To graph $y = 2x 5$, start at $(0, 5)$. Use the slope $\frac{ 2}{1}$ to move down 2 and right 1 to find point $(1, 7)$.
Explanation It's a simple two step dance for your pencil! First, 'b' drops a dot on the y axis. Then, 'm' tells you the moves: how many steps to go up or down (rise) and how many steps to go right (run). Connect the dots and you're done!
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