Here is the graph of the equation $y = \frac{5}{8}x - 1$. The line has a positive slope, meaning it rises as you move from left to right, but it's not very steep because the slope $\frac{5}{8}$ is less than 1. The line crosses the y-axis at $y = -1$, which is the y-intercept.

Would you like further explanation on how this graph was created? Here are five related questions:

1. How does the slope $\frac{5}{8}$ affect the graph compared to a slope of 1?
2. What would happen if the y-intercept was $+1$ instead of $-1$?
3. How can we graph other linear equations with fractions in their slope?
4. How do we interpret the slope in real-world scenarios?
5. What is the significance of x-intercepts?

Tip: A fractional slope means the line rises slowly