SOLUTION: I need to graph the equation 3x+5y=12

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Question 339958: I need to graph the equation 3x+5y=12
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
3x%2B5y=12
3x%2B5%280%29=12
3x=12
x=4
(4,0)
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
+3x%2B5y=12
3%280%29%2B5y=12
5y=12
y=12%2F5
(0,12/5)
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Plot the points.

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Then connect the points with a line through both points.