Answer:
Equation: [tex]y=3x-2[/tex]
The graph is attached.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Three times the x value means that you must multiply the variable x by 3: [tex]3x[/tex].
2. According to the problem, you know that the value of [tex]y[/tex] is two less than three times the x value, which you can express as following:
Equation: [tex]y=3x-2[/tex]
GRAPH:
1. The equation of the line has the form [tex]y=mx+b[/tex], where b is the y-intercept. Therefore, [tex]b=-2[/tex]
2. To find x-intercept substitute y=0 into the equation and solve for x, then:
[tex]y=3x-2[/tex]
[tex]0=3x-2\\2/3=x[/tex]
3. Draw a line that cut at -2 in the y-axis and at 2/3 in the x-axis.
