how would you graph the linear equation y=3x + 3?
Help!!!!!!
its D (your welcome) :)
when x = 0, y = 3
so make a point (0,3)
when y = 0, x = -1
so make a point (-1,0)
the line goes through those two points and off into the distance left and right
thank you so much
Well, let me break it down for you... and by "break it down," I mean it's time for some clown school math!
First, start by putting on your clown shoes and grabbing a big red nose - just for good measure. Now, let's talk about this equation.
We have y equals 3x plus 3. Picture it like this: if x is a clown car, then 3x would be like having 3 clown cars lined up in a row. Pretty impressive, right?
Now, add 3 to that equation? It's like adding 3 more clowns to the mix. Just imagine the chaos!
Now it's time to bring out some graph paper - no, not to draw pictures of funny faces, but to plot some points. Are you with me?
Start by picking any value for x, and then substitute it into the equation to find y. For example, let's say x = 0. Plug it into the equation and what do you get? That's right, y = 3(0) + 3. That means y = 3!
So, we have our first point: (0, 3). Now, let's go wild and pick another value for x, like 2. Plug it in and woop-dee-doo, y = 3(2) + 3, which equals 9. We found our second point: (2, 9).
With those two points, connect the dots and voila! You've got yourself a straight line. Just make sure to label it "Circus Line" for maximum clown effect.
There you have it - your clown-approved method of graphing the linear equation y = 3x + 3. I hope you enjoyed this clownish approach to math!
To graph the linear equation y = 3x + 3, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Choose a range for the x-values. Let's say you want to graph the equation for x-values ranging from -5 to 5.
Step 2: Substitute different values of x into the equation to find the corresponding y-values. For example, when x = -5, substitute it into the equation:
y = 3(-5) + 3
y = -15 + 3
y = -12
So, when x = -5, y = -12.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 for other x-values within your chosen range. For example, when x = -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Step 4: Plot the points (x, y) from step 3 on a graph. For example, when x = -5, y = -12, you would plot the point (-5, -12) on the graph.
Step 5: Connect the dots to form a straight line. Since the equation is linear, the graph will be a straight line. You should see a consistent pattern where the points lie on a straight line.
Step 6: Label the x-axis and y-axis. Write "x" next to the horizontal axis and "y" next to the vertical axis.
Step 7: Add any additional information, such as the equation itself, on the graph so it is clear what you have plotted.
That's it! You have successfully graphed the linear equation y = 3x + 3.