The equation is .

First find the y-intercept.

The y-intercept is the value of y, when x = 0.

              (Substitute x = 0 in original equation)

                 (Apply Additive identity property: )

         (Divide each side by negative 2)

                    (Cancel common terms)

The y-intercept is , so the graph intersects the y-axis at .

Next find the x-intercept.

The x-intercept is the value of x, when y = 0.

              (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

                    (Multiply:  )

                           (Apply Additive identity property: )

The x-intercept is 2, so the graph intersects the x-axis at ( 2, 0).

Graph Using Intercepts:

Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

1.     Draw a coordinate plane.

2.     Plot the points.

3.     Draw a line through these points.

x-intercept is 2 and  y-intercept is .