Draw by Intercepts
Part of the Graphs & Systems section of Coddy's Algebra journey. Lesson 30 of 64.
Two intercepts are two points, and two points draw the line. For x + 2y = 4: y = 0 gives (4, 0), x = 0 gives (0, 2), and the line through those two crossings is the whole graph. For standard form this is usually the fastest drawing route, no rearranging needed.
The route fails only when both intercepts are the same point, the origin: then the line is some y = mx and a second point must come from any other substitution.
Challenge
Draw 3x + 2y = 6 using its two intercepts.
Try it yourself
Draw the graph
Test yourselfThis lesson includes a short quiz. Start the lesson to answer it and track your progress.
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