- For equation 1) $ y = -\frac{1}{2}x - 1 $: Plot the y-intercept at (0, -1). Use the slope -1/2 to find another point: from (0, -1), move down 1 unit and right 2 units to (2, -2). Draw a line through these points.
- For equation 2) $ y = -x + 2 $: Plot the y-intercept at (0, 2). Use the slope -1 to find another point: from (0, 2), move down 1 unit and right 1 unit to (1, 1). Draw a line through these points.
- For equation 3) $ y = \frac{1}{5}x $: Plot the y-intercept at (0, 0). Use the slope 1/5 to find another point: from (0, 0), move up 1 unit and right 5 units to (5, 1). Draw a line through these points.
- For equation 4) $ y = 2x - 4 $: Plot the y-intercept at (0, -4). Use the slope 2 to find another point: from (0, -4), move up 2 units and right 1 unit to (1, -2). Draw a line through these points.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of slope intercept form worksheet 8th grade.
