how do you graph a fraction?
To graph a fraction, you can follow these steps:
1. Determine the domain: Find the allowable values for the variable(s) in your fraction. These values are usually based on any restrictions or specific instructions given in the problem.
2. Choose some x-values: Pick a few x-values within the domain that you determined in step 1. These values will be used to create points on your graph.
3. Evaluate the fraction: Substitute the chosen x-values into the fraction and calculate the corresponding y-values. This will give you pairs of coordinates (x, y) that correspond to points on the graph.
4. Plot the points: Take each pair of coordinates you found in step 3 and plot them on a coordinate plane. If the fraction reduces to a whole number, you will have a single point on the graph. If not, you will have multiple points to plot.
5. Connect the points: Draw a line or curve that passes through all the plotted points. If you only have one point, it will be a single dot on the graph. If you have multiple points, connect them to create a line or curve.
Remember to label the x and y axes and provide a title for your graph, if necessary.
It's important to note that not all fractions can be graphed in the traditional Cartesian coordinate system. Some fractions may have horizontal, vertical, or slant asymptotes, holes, or other unique characteristics.