Plot points with coordinates where \(x\) and \(y\) are equal. Three points are sufficient, but more can be plotted. Draw a line through the plotted points. If \(x\) is positive, \(y\) is negative.

Draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 1\). If you recognise this as a straight line then just choose two ‘easy’ values of \(x\), work out the corresponding values of \(y\) and plot those points.