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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i graph y=-2/3x+4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is that equation\[y = (\frac{ -2 }{ 3 })x + 4\] ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

OpenStudy (anonymous):

except the fraction isnt in parentheses

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or is that\[y = \frac{ -2 }{ 3x } + 4\]?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the first one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the whole fraction is negative

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1) Get 2 points for the line. Easily done by plugging in 0 for x and getting a y, then plugging a 3 for x and getting a different y. 2) Now you have 2 points, so you can draw a straight line through them. You should get points (0, 4) and (3, 2).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need to have three points though

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's the equation for a line, so you only need 2 points to graph it. The only way you would need 3 is if your teacher imposed an arbitrary requirement just to see if you can find 3 points, but if the teacher doesn't require it, you don't need it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(6, 0) is a 3rd point anyway.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are quite welcome!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh wait sorry so you said that 6,0 would be the 3rd point?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

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