Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.3 Fundamentals of Graphing and Slope - 1.3 Exercises - Page 51: 18

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To find 3 points to plot for the equation $y=-0.4x+5$, substitute 3 values of x into the equation to get three values of y. For this example, I used -1,0, and 1. $y=-0.4(-1)+5=5.4$ $y=-0.4(0)+5=5$ $y=-0.4(1)+5=4.6$ Display these x and y values in a table and then graph
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