Which procedure could be used to graph the following equation?
y equals one-fourth x minus 1
One possible procedure to graph the equation is as follows:
1. Choose a range of x-values that you would like to graph. For example, you could choose x-values from -10 to 10.
2. Substitute different x-values into the equation to calculate the corresponding y-values. For each x-value you choose, substitute it into the equation y = (1/4)x - 1 and solve for y. This will give you the corresponding y-value for that x-value.
3. Plot the ordered pairs (x, y) on a coordinate plane. Place each point according to its x-value on the x-axis, and its y-value on the y-axis.
4. Once you have plotted a sufficient number of points, connect them with a straight line. This line represents the graph of the equation y = (1/4)x - 1.
5. You can also find the y-intercept and slope of the graph by looking at the equation directly. In this case, the y-intercept is -1, and the slope is 1/4. This information can be used to determine additional points on the graph.
Note: It is often helpful to choose additional x-values and calculate corresponding y-values to ensure accuracy and get a clear picture of the graph.