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The equation is
The equation is in slope-intercept form.
\To graph the equation, first graph the .
According to Subtraction property of equality: If a = b then . \ \
(Subtract 2 from each side)
(Commutative property:
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(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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First find the y-intercept.
\The y-intercept is the value of y, when .
(Substitute
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(Multiplication property of zero:
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(Additive identity property:
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Next find the x-intercept.
\The co-ordinate point is .
The x-intercept is the value of x, when .
(Substitute
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According to addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c
\ (Add 2 to each side)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Divide each side by 4) \
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The co-ordinate point is .
Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.
\1. Draw a coordinate plane.
\2. Plot the points.
\3. Draw a line through these points.
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