SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Find the y-intercept and x-intercept for the equation 2x+3y=6

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Question 123705: Please help me solve this equation:
Find the y-intercept and x-intercept for the equation
2x+3y=6
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the x intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
2x%2B3y=6
2x%2B3%280%29=6
2x=6
highlight%28x=3%29
For the y intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
2x%2B3y=6
2%280%29%2B3y=6
3y=6
highlight%28y=2%29
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