Exploring Linear Graphs: Complete the Table & Plot the Points Exit Ticket

Show what you’ve learned about linear relationships with this Exit Ticket – Exploring Linear Graphs: Complete the Table & Plot the Points! This short and focused activity helps you apply your graphing skills to connect equations, tables, and visual patterns — turning numbers into clear, straight lines.

You’ll begin by completing a table of values based on a given linear equation, such as y = 2x + 1 or y = -x + 4. By substituting the x-values into the equation, you’ll find the matching y-values and fill in the table. Each pair of numbers creates an ordered pair — a coordinate that you’ll later plot on your graph.

Once your table is complete, you’ll plot the points carefully on a coordinate plane. As you connect the dots, you’ll see a straight line appear — a perfect visual representation of your equation! This process helps you understand how slope and intercept create steady, predictable change, which is the foundation of all linear functions.