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Section 1.2.1

Section 1.2.1. Graphs of Equations. The Fundamental Graphing Principle. The graph of an equation is the set of points which satisfy the equation. That is, a point (x,y) is on the graph of an equation if and only if x and y satisfy the equation. Examples.

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Section 1.2.1

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  1. Section 1.2.1 Graphs of Equations

  2. The Fundamental Graphing Principle • The graph of an equation is the set of points which satisfy the equation. • That is, a point (x,y) is on the graph of an equation if and only if x and y satisfy the equation

  3. Examples • Determine if (2,-1) is on the graph of x2 + y3 = 1 • Graph x2 + y3 = 1 ->

  4. Intercepts • A point at which a graph meets the x-axis is called an x-intercept of the graph. • A point at which a graph meets the y-axis is called an y-intercept of the graph.

  5. Steps for finding the intercepts of the graph of an equation • Given an equation involving x and y: • The x-intercepts always have the form (x,0) • To find the x-intercepts of the graph, set y = 0 and solve for x • The y-intercepts always have the form (0,y) • To find the y-intercepts of the graph, set x = 0 and solve for y

  6. Steps for testing if the graph of an equation possesses symmetry • To test the graph of an equation for symmetry • About the y-axis: • Substitute (-x,y) into the equation and simplify • If the result is equivalent to the original equation, the graph is symmetric about the y-axis • About the x-axis: • Substitute (x,-y) into the equation and simplify. • If the result is equivalent to the original equation, the graph is symmetric about the x-axis. • About the origin: • Substitute (-x,-y) into the equation and simplify • If the result is equivalent to the original equation, the graph is symmetric about the origin.

  7. Example • Find the x- and y-intercepts (if any) of the graph of (x - 2)2 + y2 = 1 • Test for symmetry • Plot additional points as needed to complete the graph

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