SOLUTION: plot the line given by the equation 2x - 5y = 20 by finding the two intercepts and one additional checkpoint

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Question 420927: plot the line given by the equation 2x - 5y = 20 by finding the two intercepts and one additional checkpoint
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Step 1: Substitute 0 for in the equation. Calculate the resulting value for . We'll call that for now (until you have actually substituted 0 for and have calculated the specific value for your given equation).

Step 2: Plot the point .

Step 3: Substitute 0 for in the equation. Calculate the resulting value for . We'll call that for now.

Step 4: Plot the point .

Step 5: Choose any number you like other than zero. Substitute the chosen number, call it for purposes of this discussion, for in the equation. Calculate the resulting value for . We'll call that for now.

Step 6: Plot the point .

Step 7: Draw the line that passes through all three of your plotted points.

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