Question

graph this line using the slope and \\(y\\)-intercept:

\\y = -\frac{1}{3}x - 5\\

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Explanation:

Identify the slope and y-intercept

Using the Slope-Intercept Form knowledge point

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Plot the y-intercept

Using the Graphing Linear Equations knowledge point

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Find a second point using the slope

Using the Graphing Linear Equations knowledge point

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Answer:

To graph the line \(y = -\frac{1}{3}x - 5\), plot the following two points on the coordinate plane and draw a straight line through them:

• y-intercept: \((0, -5)\)
• Second point: \((3, -6)\) (or any other point on the line, such as \((-3, -4)\))