SOLUTION: How would I use the intercepts to graph x + 2y=4

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Question 456350: How would I use the intercepts to graph x + 2y=4
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, MathLover1:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The same as any other 2 points. You plot them and draw a line thru them.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x+%2B+2y=4
the slope_+intercept form:
y=-x%2F2%2B4%2F2
y=-%281%2F2%29x%2B2
now find two points to graph:
x|y
0|2
4|0
plot a graph:
+graph%28+500%2C+500%2C+-10%2C10%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-%281%2F2%29x%2B2%29+