Question

\\#13 \\(y = -\frac{2}{3}x - 3\\)

Explanation:

Identify the slope and y-intercept

Using the Slope-Intercept Form and Y-intercept knowledge points

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Find a second point using the slope

Using the Slope Formula and Graphing Linear Equations knowledge points

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Plot the points and draw the line

Using the Graphing Linear Equations knowledge point

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Answer:

To graph the linear equation \(y = -\frac{2}{3}x - 3\):

1. Plot the \(y\)-intercept at \((0, -3)\).
2. Use the slope \(m = -\frac{2}{3}\) (down \(2\) units, right \(3\) units) to plot a second point at \((3, -5)\).
3. Draw a straight line passing through these points.