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- Writing and evaluating a function that models a real-world situation: Basic
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Graphing a line in quadrant 1
We graph a line whose equation is given, say for example y = 3x. We need at least two points or ordered pairs to graph the line. First we choose some x values. Then we evaluate y = 3x for each value of x.
For example for x = 0, y = 3(0) = 0; x = 1, y = 3(1) = 3 and so on. We put the x, y and the ordered pair (x, y) values as follows.
| x | y | (x,y) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3(0) = 0 | (0,0) |
| 1 | 3(1) = 3 | (1,3) |
| 2 | 3(2) = 6 | (2,6) |
| 3 | 3(3) = 9 | (3,9) |
| 4 | 3(4) = 12 | (4,12) |
We see that the ordered pairs lie in the quadrant 1. Joining the points will give the graph of the line in quadrant 1.
Graph the line in the quadrant 1, whose equation is given below.
2x – y = 3
Solution
Step 1:
Given equation 2x – y = 3; for y = 0, x = 3/2; for x = 2, y = 2(2)–3 = 4–3 = 1. So two ordered pairs are (3/2, 0) (2, 1)
Step 2:
Plotting the points and joining with a line we get
Graph the line in the quadrant 1, whose equation is given below.
x + 3y = 1
Solution
Step 1:
Given equation x + 3y = 1; for y = 0, x = 1; For x = 0, y = 1/3. So two ordered pairs are (1, 0) and (0, 1/3)
Step 2:
Plotting the points and joining with a line we get
