SOLUTION: I'm struggling at graphing this equation. This would help me a lot. Thanks. Problem: x+2y+5=0

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Question 91306: I'm struggling at graphing this equation. This would help me a lot. Thanks.
Problem: x+2y+5=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2y+5=0
Solve the equation for y:
2y = -x - 5
y = (-1/2)x - (5/2)
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Plot two points then draw a line thru them, as follows:
If x = 0 then y = 5/2 giving you point (0,5/2)
If x = 3 then y = (-1/2)*3 - (5/2) = -8/2 = -4 giving you point (3,-4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.