How to use this activity:

1. Use the algebraic techniques from the lesson to find the x and y intercepts for each of the linear equations shown in the exercises to the left.  Click here to see a reminder of this procedure from the lesson text.
2. Use the dynamic graph below to plot the intercepts and graph the line. 
3. As a bonus, find the slope of the line as well.
4. To check your work, click on the  "Show Solution" button under each exercise.

1. y = -x + 3

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2.  3x + 2y = -12

3.  ⅓x - ⅔y = -2