3x + y = 8
⇒ y = 8 – 3x
Table of solutions
x |
0 |
3 |
y |
8 |
-1 |
We plot the points (0, 8) and (3, – 1) on the graph paper and join the same by a ruler to get the line which is the graph of the equation 3jc + y = 8.
∵ The point (2, 2) lies on the graph.
∴ x = 2, y = 2 is a solution of the given equation.