Plotting and interpreting graphs _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. How to plot a line graph (2)


- Scales should be chosen in such a way that data are easy to plot and easy to read. The divisions on each axis are independent of each other. The subdivision on each axis is the same

- Then look for the given data and plot a point for each pair of values.

- Once the points are plotted, draw the line of best fit (straight line or smooth curve)

- Your graph isn't complete without a title that summarizes what the graph itself depicts. The title is usually placed in the center, either above or below the graph.

Watch this video to discover how to plot straight lines onto a graph.


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