4. Graphing a Function Rule
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Substitute some arbitrary values for x to find their corresponding y-values.
One way to graph a function rule is by making a table of values and substituting some arbitrary values for x. Doing so will give the corresponding values of y, which we can use to form ( x, y) coordinate pairs.
| x | 1/2x-7 | y | (x,y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1/2( 2) -7 | -6 | ( 2, -6) |
| 14 | 1/2( 14) -7 | 0 | ( 14, 0) |
| 18 | 1/2( 18) -7 | 2 | ( 18, 2) |
By connecting all of our points with a line, we form the graph of the function rule.