X & Y Poem by Anna Mae Angana

In the slope of time, X and Y collide.

Where M & B designate constant,

The variable X is multiplied by a constant one.

To form sets of solutions in a straight line.



If M determines the gradient of that line,

Constant term B determines the point which the line crosses y axis.

If x-intercept x coordinate is form.

If y-intercept, y coordinate of the point crosses y axis.



Since linear equation can’t contain products of distinct or equal variables,

Nor any power other than one,

A non-linear equation will be found.

To determine a straight line, a graph must be drawn.


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