Math 8 Q1 Module 12
Math 8 Q1 Module 12
MATHEMATICS
FIRST QUARTER – MODULE 12
Describing the Graph of a
Linear Equation in Terms of
Its Intercepts and Slopes
What’s In
Before we proceed to our lesson proper, lest us review first what we have discussed
in the previous module.
Direction: Complete the table of values and sketch the graph of each equation by
plotting first the points on a Cartesian plane.
1. 2x – y = 4
What’s New
Direction: Plot the given ordered pairs on a Cartesian plane and connect it to
draw its graph.
1. (-3, 2) and (4, -5)
2. (2, 6) and (-1, -5)
What is It
In this portion, I will show you how to graph linear equations in two variables
using its intercepts and slope. I will also show you here the different graphs of
linear equations in two variables using its intercepts and slope. So, it’s time to
gear up your mind with the new topic for today’s lesson.
Example 1: Graph 2x – y = 4.
Step 1: If your equation is in standard form, change it first in slope- intercept form.
Linear Equation
Step 2: Identify the y- intercept and slope of the equation. Since your equation is
now in slope- intercept form, it would be easy for you to identify the slope and
yintercept.
Remember:
Step 3
: Locate the-y
intercept of
-4 or (0,-4) on the Cartesian plane.
� 𝑖� � 2
�= .
� 𝑢𝑛 1
Step 4
. Locate the next point by using the slope=
��
�
The next point is either (1,-2) or (-1, -6).
Step 5.
or
or
Example 2: Graph 3x + 2y = 6.
Step 1: If your equation is in standard form, change it first in slope- intercept form.
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6 Linear Equation
( )(2𝑦) = (−3𝑥 + 6)( ) Multiply both side of the equation with -1.
−𝟑
𝒚= 𝒙+𝟑 Final answer
Since your equation is now in slope- intercept form it would be easy for you to
identify the slope and y-intercept.
Remember:
−𝟑
So in the linear equation = 𝒙 + 𝟑, our slope is and our y – intercept is
���� −3
�� = .
�� slope=
�� � 2
Step . Locate the next point by using the
��
4 �
The next point is either (1,-2) or (-1, -6).
Step 5. Plot either of these two points.
or
Example 3: Graph x = 5.
Step 1: Construct table of values for the linear equation.
You may assign two values for y, say 4 and -2.
x
y 4 -2
a. Let y=4, so
x + 0y = 5 Equation
x + 0(4) = 5 Substitute y = 4
x + 0y = 5 Equation
x + 0(-2) = 5 Substitute y = -2
x=5 Multiply and Simplify
As you can observe, there are four different graphs of linear equations.
What’s More
Let us try to answer this activity about describing linear equations using its
intercepts and slope.
A B C D
What I Can Do
At this point, we are now going to apply the behaviour of the graph of linear
equations using its intercepts and slope in real-life
situation.
Direction: Read the situation below and answer the questions that follow.
Problem: Rhien burns 6 calories per minute when walking briskly and 12 calories per
minute when running.
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
Great job! Let us see how far have you learned from the very start of our
lesson by answering the activity below.
b. 4
c. −7
d. 7
Additional Activities
In this portion, another activity will be given to you as your assignment. This
will help you improve your retention of learned concepts. Now, use your knowledge
of slope and y- intercept to graph the given linear equations on the provided
coordinate plane.