To graph the equation \( x - y = 6 \) in the form \( y = mx + b \):
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Start with the original equation: \[ x - y = 6 \]
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Rearrange it to solve for \( y \): \[ -y = -x + 6 \] \[ y = x - 6 \]
In this form, we can identify:
- The slope \( m = 1 \)
- The y-intercept \( b = -6 \)
Plotting the Line
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Y-Intercept: Start by plotting the point where the line crosses the y-axis (when \( x = 0 \)): \[ y = 0 - 6 = -6 \] So, plot the point \( (0, -6) \).
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Using the slope: From the y-intercept, use the slope to find another point. Since the slope is \( 1 \), it means that for every 1 unit you move up, you move 1 unit to the right:
- From \( (0, -6) \), move right 1 unit to \( (1, -5) \) (up 1 from \( -6 \)).
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Additional Points: You can continue this process:
- Move to \( (2, -4) \)
- Move to \( (3, -3) \)
- Continue to plot more points if needed.
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Draw the Line: Once you have plotted at least two points, draw a straight line through them, extending it in both directions with arrows on either end.
Conclusion
Based on the modifications, the graph of the equation \( x - y = 6 \) will be a straight line with a slope of \( 1 \) intersecting the y-axis at \( -6 \).
None of the plotted points in the options you've provided align with this equation. The correct points should reflect the location of the line defined by \( y = x - 6 \) based on the calculations above.