SOLUTION: x + 2y = -4 how can i graph the equation above

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Question 322294: x + 2y = -4
how can i graph the equation above
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Quickest way is to find the x and y intercepts.
To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
+x%2B2y=-4+
x%2B0=-4
x=-4
(-4,0)
Plot it.
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
x%2B2y=-4
0%2B2y=-4
y=-2
(0,-2)
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Plot that point too.
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Now draw the line that goes through both points.
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