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Graphing Linear Functions

This document provides steps for graphing linear functions and writing equations in standard form. It reviews solving linear equations for the variable, making t-tables, plotting points, and connecting points to graph lines. Examples are given for completing t-tables, graphing lines from their equations, identifying x- and y-intercepts, and determining if the line increases or decreases. The standard form of a linear equation is defined as Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers. Examples are provided to determine if equations can be written in this form and are therefore linear.

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Graphing Linear Functions

This document provides steps for graphing linear functions and writing equations in standard form. It reviews solving linear equations for the variable, making t-tables, plotting points, and connecting points to graph lines. Examples are given for completing t-tables, graphing lines from their equations, identifying x- and y-intercepts, and determining if the line increases or decreases. The standard form of a linear equation is defined as Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers. Examples are provided to determine if equations can be written in this form and are therefore linear.

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Objectives

The student will be able to:


1. graph linear functions. 2. write equations in standard form. SOL: A.6
Designed by Skip Tyler, Varina High School

Graphing Steps
1) Isolate the variable (solve for y). 2) Make a t-table. If the domain is not given, pick your own values. 3) Plot the points on a graph. 4) Connect the points.

1) Review: Solve for y


1. Draw the river 2. Subtract 2x from both sides

2x + y = 4 - 2x - 2x y = -2x + 4

2) Solve for y:
1. 2. 3. 4.

4x + 2y = -6 - 4x - 4x Subtract 4x 2y = -4x - 6 Simplify Divide both sides by 2 2 2 Simplify y = -2x - 3

3) Solve for y:
1. 2. 3. 4. Simplify

x - 3y = 6 x x Subtract x Simplify -3y = -x + 6 Divide both sides by -3 -3 -3


x 6 y 3 or x y 2 3

4) Review: Make a t-table If f(x) = 2x + 4, complete a table using the domain {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2}.
x -2 -1 0 1 2 f(x) ordered pair 2(-2) + 4 = 0 (-2, 0) 2(-1) + 4 = 2 (-1, 2) 2(0) + 4 = 4 (0, 4) 2(1) + 4 = 6 (1, 6) 2(2) + 4 = 8 (2, 8)

5) Given the domain {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2}, graph 3x + y = 6


1. Solve for y: Subtract 3x 2. Make a table x -3x + 6 -2 -3(-2) + 6 = 12 -1 -3(-1) + 6 = 9 0 -3(0) + 6 = 6 1 -3(1) + 6 = 3 2 -3(2) + 6 = 0 3x + y = 6 - 3x - 3x y = -3x + 6

ordered pair
(-2, 12) (-1, 9) (0, 6) (1, 3) (2, 0)

5) Given the domain {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2}, graph 3x + y = 6


3. Plot the points

(-2,12), (-1,9), (0,6), (1,3), (2,0)


4. Connect the points.
Bonus questions! What is the x-intercept? (2, 0) What is the y-intercept? (0, 6) Does the line increase or decrease? Decrease

Which is the graph of y = x 4?

1. 2. 3. 4.

. . . .

Standard Form Ax + By = C A, B, and C have to be integers


An equation is LINEAR (the graph is a straight line) if it can be written in standard form. This form is useful for graphing (later on).

Determine whether each equation is a linear equation. 1) 4x = 7 + 2y Can you write this in the form Ax + By = C? 4x - 2y = 7 A = 4, B = -2, C = 7 This is linear!

Determine whether each equation is a linear equation.


2) 2x2 - y = 7
Can you write it in standard form? NO - it has an exponent! Not linear

3) x = 12
x + 0y = 12 A = 1, B = 0, C = 12 Linear

Heres the cheat sheet! An equation that is linear does NOT contain the following: 1. Variables in the denominator
2. Variables with exponents
3 y 2 x
2

y x 3

3. Variables multiplied with other variables. xy = 12

Is this equation linear?

x 4y 3

1. Yes 2. No
Standard Form x 4y = 3

Is this equation linear? 2 9 4y x


1. Yes 2. No
Exponents are not allowed!

Is this equation linear? y = -3

1. Yes 2. No
Standard Form 0x + y = -3

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