Graph y=1/2x

Problem

y=1/2*x

Solution

1. Identify the type of equation. This is a linear equation in the form y=m*x+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

2. Determine the y-intercept. Since there is no constant term added to the x term, b=0 The graph passes through the origin (0,0)

3. Determine the slope. The slope m is 1/2 which represents the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run).

4. Plot additional points using the slope. Starting from (0,0) move up 1 unit and right 2 units to find the point (2,1) Alternatively, move down 1 unit and left 2 units to find the point (−2,−1)

5. Draw a straight line through the plotted points (0,0) (2,1) and (−2,−1) to complete the graph.

Final Answer

y=1/2*x

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