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Graphing Linear Equations Using a Table of Values Guided Practice

Practice Problem #1

Complete the table for the given equation. Then, plot the coordinates on the coordinate plane.

y = 3x − 4

Enter the x-values into the equation and evaluate for y.

X-Y Table for Practice Problem #1
x y
−3  blank
−2  blank
0  blank
2  blank
5  blank
X-Y Table for Practice Problem #1: Answers
x y
−3 −13
−2 −10
0 −4
2 2
5 11

Draw a coordinate plane in your notebook and graph the points.

blank coordinate plane
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Answer:

graph with the points (negative 3, negative 13), (negative 2, negative 10), (0, negative 4), (2,2) and (5,11) plotted
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Practice Problem #2

Complete the table for the given equation. Then, plot the coordinates on the coordinate plane.

y = x + 7

Enter the x-values into the equation and evaluate for y.

X-Y Table for Practice Problem #2
x y
−2  blank
0  blank
3  blank
5  blank
X-Y Table for Practice Problem #2: Answers
x y
−2 5
0 7
3 10
5 12

Draw a coordinate plane in your notebook and graph the points.

blank coordinate plane
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Answer:

graph with the points (negative 2, 5), (0,7), (3,10), and (5,12) plotted
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Matching

Match each equation to its graph.

Hint: You can determine the correct matches by plugging in both the x and y coordinates to check if they work in the equation. For example, if the equation is y = 2x + 3 and we choose the point (3,4) from one of the lines on the existing graphs, we'll plug in the (3,4) coordinates to check if it will work in our equation.

  • y = 2x + 3,where y = 4 and x = 3
  • 4 = 2(3) + 3
  • 4 = 6 + 3
  • 4 = 9
  • This statement is not true, therefore this is not the correct equation for the line that you chose.

Equations:

  1. yx = 6
  2. y = 3x − 5
  3. y = −x + 3
  4. y = 4x + 3
  5. y = −3x + 5

Graphs:

Answers:

  1. yx = 6

    Answer:

    Graph A
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  2. y = 3x − 5

    Answer:

    Graph B
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  3. y = −x + 3

    Answer:

    Graph C
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  4. y = 4x + 3

    Answer:

    Graph D
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  5. y = −3x + 5

    Answer:

    Graph E
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