Graph y=1/3x

Problem

y=1/3*x

Solution

1. Identify the type of equation. This is a linear equation in slope-intercept 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. Identify the slope. The slope m is 1/3 which represents the "rise over run." This means for every 1 unit the graph moves up, it moves 3 units to the right.

4. Calculate additional points. Starting from (0,0) move right 3 units and up 1 unit to find the point (3,1) Moving left 3 units and down 1 unit gives the point (−3,−1)

5. Draw the line. Connect the points (0,0) (3,1) and (−3,−1) with a straight line extending in both directions.

Final Answer

y=1/3*x

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