Question

Graph this line using the slope and y-intercept:
y=9/8x–5

Answer 1

1. Identify intercept and slope from y = (9/8)x − 5:
- y‑intercept: (0, −5)
- slope: 9/8 (rise = 9, run = 8)

2. Plot the y‑intercept: put a point at (0, −5).

3. Use the slope to find a second point:
- From (0, −5) go right 8 and up 9 → (8, 4). Plot (8, 4).
- (Alternatively go left 8 and down 9 → (−8, −14) if you prefer).

4. Draw a straight line through the plotted points. The line will rise to the right because the slope is positive.

Optional extra points: x = 16 → y = 13 (gives (16,13)) for a longer segment.