Question

Explain how to graph the linear equation y=3x-5

Answer 1

To graph, first find the x and y intercept

That is;

Put x = 0

y = 3(0) - 5 = -5

(0, -5)

Then put y = 0 and solve for x

0 = 3x - 5

3x = 5

x=3/5 = 0.6

(0.6, 0)

The points are : (0, -5) and ( 0.6 , 0)