To graph the linear equation \( y = \frac{1}{4}x + 2 \), you can follow these steps:
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Identify the Slope and Y-intercept:
- The equation is in slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept.
- From the equation \( y = \frac{1}{4}x + 2 \), the slope \( m \) is \( \frac{1}{4} \) and the y-intercept \( b \) is 2.
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Plot the Y-intercept:
- Start by plotting the point where the line crosses the y-axis, which is at (0, 2).
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Use the Slope to Find Another Point:
- The slope \( \frac{1}{4} \) means that for every 4 units you move to the right (positive x-direction), you move up 1 unit (positive y-direction).
- From the y-intercept (0, 2), move 4 units to the right to x = 4 and 1 unit up to y = 3. This gives you the point (4, 3).
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Plot the Second Point:
- Plot the point (4, 3) on the graph.
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Draw the Line:
- Draw a straight line through the points (0, 2) and (4, 3). Extend the line in both directions.
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Check Additional Points (Optional):
- You can find more points by choosing other values for \( x \):
- If \( x = -4 \), then \( y = \frac{1}{4}(-4) + 2 = 1 \), which gives the point (-4, 1).
- If \( x = 4 \), then \( y = 3 \) (already plotted).
- If \( x = 8 \), then \( y = \frac{1}{4}(8) + 2 = 4 \), which gives the point (8, 4).
- You can find more points by choosing other values for \( x \):
Now you have the graph of the equation \( y = \frac{1}{4}x + 2 \) with key points and a straight line.
If you need a visual, you can use graphing tools or software to plot it based on these instructions!