The x-intercept is , so the graph intersects the x-axis at .
The y-intercept is , so the graph intersects the y-axis at .
Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.
Graph for the line having x-intercept 3 and y-intercept 5 is
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, so the graph intersects the y-axis at ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0e8b1486a0b6929525d299f4978069bc.png\")
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