Algebra

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Using the TChart
First, you will need to draw a table with 2 columns as shown below. Be sure to include enough row space for the anticipated number of x-values that you intend to include. The left column for the x-values can be slightly narrower than the right column for the y-values.



The left column will be used for your x values, while the right column will be used for your y values. For example, if the equation you wish to plot is y = x + 1, then write the following.



Now choose the x values you wish to plot. Here is a general guideline: Pick at least 3 different values, so that you easily see if you have calculated one of the y values wrong when you plot it and join the points. The rest is really up to you to decide. So long as the x coordinates you choose produce a graph that is useful (and correctly follows the equation) to solve your problem, you are fine.



Once you have decided on the x values, calculate the y values and populate the table.



Table of Values
The table of values is identical to the tchart. The only difference is just the orientation. Here is the chart you saw in the last section.



Here is its equivalent table of values. Notice the difference in orientation from the original chart.



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