Graph x=-5y

Problem

x=−5*y

Solution

1. Identify the type of equation. This is a linear equation in two variables, which represents a straight line in the Cartesian plane.

2. Rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for y Divide both sides by −5

y=−1/5*x

3. Determine the slope and the y-intercept. The slope m is −1/5 and the y-intercept b is 0

m=−1/5

b=0

4. Find two points to plot. Since the y-intercept is 0 the line passes through the origin (0,0) If x=5 then y=−1 giving the point (5,−1)

5. Graph the line by plotting the points (0,0) and (5,−1) and drawing a straight line through them. The line will go downwards from left to right.

Final Answer

x=−5*y⇒y=−1/5*x

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