How Do You Use the Graph of a Linear Equation to Solve a Word Problem?

How Do You Use the Graph of a Linear Equation to Solve a Word Problem?

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Word problems are a great way to see math in the real world! In this tutorial, see how to figure out how long it will take for a rabbit population to go extinct. You'll also see how to set up a table and a graph to help find the answer!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • word
  • translate words to algebra
  • write a table
  • table
  • linear equation
  • plug in
  • evaluate function
  • point
  • plot
  • graph points
  • graph line
  • x-intercept
  • find x-intercept
  • intercept
  • solve

Background Tutorials

  • Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Representing Linear Relationships

      • How Do You Make a Table of Values for a Linear Equation?How Do You Make a Table of Values for a Linear Equation?

      How Do You Make a Table of Values for a Linear Equation?

      To graph a linear equation, you could make a table of values to plot, but first you'll need to know how to make the table. Take a look at this tutorial! You'll see how to set up a table, choose appropriate x-values, plug those values into the equation, and simplify to get the respective y-values. This tutorial shows you how to set up a table of values for a linear equation!

Further Exploration

  • Exponential Functions

      • How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?

      How Do You Graph an Exponential Function Using a Table?

      Graphing an exponential function? No sweat! Create a table of values to give you ordered pairs. Then, plot those ordered pair on a coordinate plane and connect the points to make your graph! Follow along with this tutorial as it shows you all the steps.