Identify Equation Type: Identify the type of the equation. y=5x−3 is a linear equation in slope-intercept form y=mx+b.
Plot Y-Intercept: Plot the y-intercept.The y-intercept is where x=0, so plug x=0 into the equation to find y.y=5(0)−3=−3.Plot the point (0,−3) on the graph.
Use Slope for Point: Use the slope to find another point.The slope is 5, which means rise over run is 15.From the y-intercept (0,−3), go up 5 units and right 1 unit to find another point.Plot the point (1,2) on the graph.
Draw Line: Draw the line.Connect the two points with a straight line.This line represents all solutions to the equation y=5x−3.
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