The equation is .

First 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: )

                                              (Divide each side by 5)

                                                   (Cancel common terms)

                                                     (Divide: )

The x-intercept is 12, so the graph intersects the x-axis at (12, 0).

The x-intercept is 12 means that 12 children and 0 adult could attend the rodeo.

Next find the y-intercept.

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

                                     (Substitute x = 0 in original equation)

                                           (Multiply: )

                                                 (Apply Additive identity property: a + 0 = a)

                                            (Divide each side by 10)

                                                   (Cancel common terms)

                                                        (Divide: )

The y-intercept is 6, so the graph intersects the y-axis at (0, 6).

The y-intercept is 6 means that 0 children and 6 adult could attend the rodeo.

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.

The x-intercept is 12 means that 12 children and 0 adult could attend the rodeo.

The y-intercept is 6 means that 0 children and 6 adult could attend the rodeo.