How do you graph #y=-3/5x+1#?

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jk.13
Mar 28, 2018

graph{y=-3/5x+1 [-10, 10, -5, 5]}

Explanation:

This equation gives us the y-intercept and the slope. In order to graph a line, you need at least two points. This one gives us one, which is the y-intercept. Graph your first point at #(0,1)#. Then, in order to get the second point, we need to use the slope. Remember: slope = rise over run. In other words, the "rise" is -3, so we will go DOWN 3, and the "run" is 5, so we will go ACROSS (to the right) 5. This gives you your next point, #(-2,5)#

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