A linear equation in two variables is of the form: ax + by = c. We previously learned how to find ordered pair solutions. We can plot those ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. We then sketch a line through the points to visually display the solution set. We place arrows at each end of the line to indicate the line continues forever in each direction.

Test Objectives
• Demonstrate the ability to create a table of ordered pairs
• Demonstrate the ability to plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane
• Demonstrate the ability to graph a linear equation in two variables
Graphing Linear Equations Practice Test:

#1:

Instructions: graph each and give the x and y intercepts

$$a)\hspace{.2em}x + 3y=9$$

#2:

Instructions: graph each and give the x and y intercepts

$$a)\hspace{.2em}-2x + 5y=10$$

#3:

Instructions: graph each and give the x and y intercepts

$$a)\hspace{.2em}-x - y=4$$

#4:

Instructions: graph each and give the x and y intercepts

$$a)\hspace{.2em}7x + 3y=21$$

#5:

Instructions: graph each and give the x and y intercepts

$$a)\hspace{.2em}4x + 3y=12$$

Written Solutions:

#1:

Solutions:

a) x-intercept: (9,0), y-intercept: (0,3)

#2:

Solutions:

a) x-intercept: (-5,0), y-intercept: (0,2)

#3:

Solutions:

a) x-intercept: (-4,0), y-intercept: (0,-4)

#4:

Solutions:

a) x-intercept: (3,0), y-intercept: (0,7)

#5:

Solutions:

a) x-intercept: (3,0), y-intercept: (0,4)