The equation is .

First find the y-intercept.

The y-intercept is the value of y, when .

                           (Substitute in original equation)

              (Multiply each side by negative one)

                                         (Product of two same signs is positive)

The y-intercept is 3, so the graph intersects the y-axis at  (0, 3)

The x-intercept is the value of x, when .

                           (Substitute in original equation)

                          (Additive identity property: )

The x-intercept is – 3, so the graph intersects the x-axis at  (, 0)

Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

1.     Draw a coordinate plane.

2.     Plot the points.

3.     Draw a line through these points.

Graph for the equation is