SOLUTION: how do i graph the equation x+3y=12

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Question 934052: how do i graph the equation x+3y=12
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's a linear equation so you need two points.
Easiest way is to plot the intercepts.
When x=0
0%2B3y=12
3y=12
y=4
(0,4) is one point.
When y=0
x%2B3%280%29=12
x=12
(12,0) is another point.
Plot those two point.

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Then draw the straight line between them,