SOLUTION: how do i graph x+2y=-2 useing intercept method?

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Question 226528: how do i graph x+2y=-2 useing intercept method?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, rfer:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Substitute 0 for and then do the arithmetic to solve for . Plot the point using the value you just calculated as the -coordinate.

Substitute 0 for and then do the arithmetic to solve for . Plot the point using the value you just calculated as the -coordinate.

Draw a line through the two points you just plotted.

John

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y int when x=0 (0,-1)
x int when y=0 (-2.0)
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x+2y=-2
0+2y=-2
y=-1
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x+2(0)=-2
x=-2