Question

Graph the line with the equation y = - 3/5x - 3

Answer 1

we have

y = - 3/5x - 3

To graph the line we need at least two points

so

Find the intercepts

step 1

Find the y-intercept (value of y when the value of x is zero)

For x=0

y=-(3/5)*(0)-3

y=-3

the y intercept is the point (0,-3)

step 2

Find the x-intercept (value of x when the value of y is zero)

For y=0

0=-(3/5)x-3

(3/5)x=-3

x=-5

so

the x-intercept is the point (-5,0)

step 3

Graph the line

Plot the intercepts and join them to draw the line

using a graphing tool

see the attached figure

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