To help draw a straight line graph from its equation, fill in a table of 𝑥 and 𝑦 values. Plot the pairs of values as coordinates and join to make a line. Make sure ...

Passing Algebra 1 is a graduation requirement ... teachers could review the basics of linear functions and how to plot them on a graph right before introducing slope-intercept form.

Draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 1\). If you recognise this as a straight line then just choose two ‘easy’ values of \(x\), work out the corresponding values of \(y\) and plot those points.