Use the equation y 5 x 4 3 for exercises 1–3.
- Complete the function table.
- Write the values of xand yas
ordered pairs. - Graph the ordered pairs on
a coordinate grid. Connect
the points with a line.
Update your skills. See page 23.
Graph Equations
14-4
The function, or rule, of a function table can be an equation.
Yo u can graph an equation
on a coordinate grid.
To graph an equation:
- Write the values of xand y
as ordered pairs (x,y). - Graph the ordered pairs on
a coordinate grid. - Connect the points with a line.
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9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rule:y 5 x 43
Input x 3 6 9 12 15
Output y
Rule: y 52 x
Input (x) Output (y)
0 0
1 2
2 4
3 6
y 2 x
When x 0 , y 0. When x 1 , y 2.
y2( 0 ) y2( 1 )
y 0 y 2
Write: (0,0) Write: (1,2)
When x 2 , y 4. When x 3 , y 6.
y2( 2 ) y2( 3 )
y 4 y 6
Write: (2,4) Write: (3,6 )
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