SOLUTION: graph the equation 8x+4y=20

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Question 300394: graph the equation 8x+4y=20
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The quickest way to graph is to find the intercepts and plot them.
To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
8x%2B4y=20
8x%2B0=20
8x=20
x=5%2F2
(5/2,0)
To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
8x%2B4y=20
0%2B4y=20
4y=20
y=5
(0,5)
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Now connect the two points with a line extending it in both directions.