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graph and describe the appearance of the linear equation y=-2x-4

 Apr 25, 2015

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hi Jace,

 y=-2x-4

 y=-2*x-4

 

if x=0 then  y=-2*0-4=0-4=-4

if x=1 then  y=-2*1-4 = -2-4=-8

etc

 

Can you see how I am doing the substitution ?

 Apr 25, 2015
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what does x mean in this case?

 Apr 25, 2015
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its the vaiable, TR.. you know the linear equation is y = mx+b..

m = the slope

x = variable

b = the y-intercept

 Apr 25, 2015
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i know. i meant if x equaled 1, 2 , 3 , 4, 5 (you get the point now)

 Apr 25, 2015
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ohhhhhh.. 

 Apr 25, 2015
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ahhhhhhhh, you get it now?

*grabs and drinks 1/16 of a sparkling apple flavored Izze

 Apr 25, 2015
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u better pour me a glass buddy or i'll attack O.O

 Apr 25, 2015
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no worries

*pours a glass and gives it to Brittany

 Apr 25, 2015
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u r a life saver, my friend.. a LIFE SAVE-ER

 Apr 25, 2015
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thx so much

 Apr 25, 2015
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Best Answer

hi Jace,

 y=-2x-4

 y=-2*x-4

 

if x=0 then  y=-2*0-4=0-4=-4

if x=1 then  y=-2*1-4 = -2-4=-8

etc

 

Can you see how I am doing the substitution ?

Melody Apr 25, 2015

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