2.  The
x-intercept of a line is the
point where it crosses the x-axis.
 Occurs when y = 0
 The
y-intercept of a line
is the point where it
crosses the y-axis.
 Occurs when x = 0

3. y
= mx + b
 Slope
is m (# in front of x)
 y-intercept
is the point (0, b)

4.  Identify
each:



the slope and y-intercept for

5.  Identify
and plot the y-intercept (0, b)
 Use the slope m to plot more points.
 Connect with a line.
 Example:
 Graph
y = -3x + 3

6.  Graph
each linear equation.

7.  Graph
 Uh
oh! What should I
do if the point doesn’t
fit on the graph?
 Use
to go down and left instead!

8.  Graph: