Example 2:

Graph the linear equation x – 2y = 2

Step 1: x = 0

0 – 2y = 2
y = -1

Step 2: y = 0

x – 2(0) = 2
x = 2

Step 3: Graph the x and y points (0, -1) and (2,0)

Step 4: Draw a line through the two points

Step 5: Check your answer

Let’s try x = 4

4 – 2y = 2
-2y = 2 – 4
-2y = -2
2y = 2
y = 1

Is the point (4,1) on the graph?