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Represent the equation 2y + 1 = y – x graphically.

Given Equation: 2y + 1 = y – x


y + 1 = - x


y = -x – 1


Now, taking different values of x,


At x = 1,


y = -1 – 1 = -2


At x = 2,


y = -2 – 1 = -3


At x = 0,


y = 0 – 1 = -1


Thus, the points to be plotted are:




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