Graphing linear functions using table of values

What You'll Learn

Create a table of values by selecting x-values and calculating corresponding y-values

Plot coordinate pairs from the table accurately on a coordinate plane

Connect plotted points to graph a linear function as a straight line

Simplify linear equations to slope-intercept form for easier calculations

What You'll Practice

Building tables with positive and negative x-values for linear equations

Graphing lines from equations like y = 3x - 1 using coordinate pairs

Working with decimal y-values when graphing fractional slopes

Simplifying standard form equations before creating tables

Why This Matters

Graphing linear functions using tables builds your foundation for understanding relationships between variables. This systematic approach helps you visualize equations, verify solutions, and prepares you for more advanced topics like systems of equations and functions in algebra and beyond.

Before You Start — Make Sure You Can:

Representing patterns in linear relations Reading linear relation graphs Solving linear equations by graphing Slope intercept form: y = mx + b

This Unit Includes

2 Video lessons

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Linear Functions

Graphing

Coordinate Plane

Table of Values

Slope-Intercept Form

Plotting Points

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