SOLUTION: How do I graph the equation x+2y=8? Thank you in advance for your help!

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Question 764059: How do I graph the equation x+2y=8?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I graph the equation x+2y=8?
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Solve for "y":
y = (-1/2)x + 4
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Plot two points:
Let x = 0 ; then y = 4
Let x = 2 ; then y = 3
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Plot (0,4) and (2,3)
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Draw a line thru those two points.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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