SOLUTION: 2x + 3y =12 how do I solve and graph this?

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Question 870897: 2x + 3y =12
how do I solve and graph this?

Answer by ben720(159)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To graph this, first find the x-intercept.
The x-intercept always has y=0. Therefore, substitute 0 for y

Divide both sides by 2

The x-intercept is (6,0)
Do the same for y

Divide both sides by 3

Connect those two points

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