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 2)

                                                 (Cancel common terms)

                                                   (Divide: )

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

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: a + 0 = a)

                                    (Multiply each side by negative one)

                                                        (Product of two same signs is positive)

The x-intercept is 6, so the graph intersects the x-axis at (6, 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.