SOLUTION: how do i graph the equation -x + 2y =4

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Question 383235: how do i graph the equation -x + 2y =4
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find 2 points, plot them, draw a line thru them.
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To find 2 points, pick any values for x or y, and solve for the other variable.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
graph the equation -x + 2y =4
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2y = x+4
y = (1/2)x + 2
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Let x = 0, then y = 2
Let y = 0, then x = -4
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Plot (0,2) and (-4,0) and draw a line thru them:
graph%28400%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C%281%2F2%29x%2B2%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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