SOLUTION: how would you graph {{{ 5x+3y=15 }}}

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Question 437077: how would you graph +5x%2B3y=15+
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's a linear equation, so convert it to slope-intercept format and find two points to draw the line.
5x + 3y = 15
Subtract 5x from both sides
3y = -5x + 15
Divide both sides by 3
y = -5/3*x + 5
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When x=0, y = 5: (0,5)
When x=3, y = 0: (3,0)
Graph it.
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