SOLUTION: Could you help me to better understand how to graph linear equations in two variables? In simple easy to understand terms. 1. 2x + 3y = 12 this is my solution 2(

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Question 52245: Could you help me to better understand how to graph linear equations in two variables? In simple easy to understand terms.
1. 2x + 3y = 12
this is my solution
2(0) + 3y =12
0 + 3y/3 = 12/3
y = 4
x = 0
2. x-y = 2

Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to always solve for y; if no y, then solve for x. In this case, first subtract 2x from both sides to get 3y=-2x%2B12. Next, divide both sides by 3 to get y=-%282%2F3%29x%2B4. Substitute a couple of values for x to solve for y in order to get two ordered pairs. Plot the two ordered pairs and connect with a straight line. The graph of this equation is: graph%28300%2C300%2C-2%2C8%2C-5%2C5%2C-%282%2F3%29x%2B4%29