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how do you graph the equation by plotting points 3x-y=5

 Oct 26, 2014

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First let x = 0

So

3(0) - y = 5

-y = 5     so... y = -5      and there's one point.... (0, -5)

Next. let y = 0 and we have

3x- 0 = 5

3x = 5    divide both sides by 3  and x= 5/3

So the second point is (5/3, 0)

Now....just plot both points on a graph and draw a line through them !!!

 

 Oct 26, 2014
 #1
avatar+130511 
+5
Best Answer

First let x = 0

So

3(0) - y = 5

-y = 5     so... y = -5      and there's one point.... (0, -5)

Next. let y = 0 and we have

3x- 0 = 5

3x = 5    divide both sides by 3  and x= 5/3

So the second point is (5/3, 0)

Now....just plot both points on a graph and draw a line through them !!!

 

CPhill Oct 26, 2014

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