1. Recall that the slope-intercept form of a linear equation of a non-vertical line is given by: Graphing Using Slope-Intercept Form

2. Example 1:Use the slope-intercept form of the linear equation to graph the line. Identify the slope and y-intercept …

3. Plot the y-intercept … (0,-4)

4. Use the slope to plot a second point …

5. (0,-4) Up 5 units …and right 1 unit … and plot the point …

6. (0,-4) Draw the line through the two points … and label the second point. (1,1)

7. Example 2:Use the slope-intercept form of the linear equation to graph the line. Identify the slope and y-intercept …

8. Plot the y-intercept …

9. Use the slope to plot a second point …

10. Down 2 units …and right 3 units … and plot the point …

11. Draw the line through the two points … and label the second point. (3,-1)