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The linear function is \"\".

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

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\"\"                        (Substitute 0 for x)

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\"\"                                  (Apply zero product property: \"\")

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\"\"                                        (Apply Additive identity property: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then\"\".

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\"\"                                   (Divide each side by 5)

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\"\"                                        (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                             (Divide: \"\")

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The y-intercept is 4. The graph crosses the y-axis at (0, 4).\"\"

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

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\"\"                     (Substitute 0 for x)

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\"\"                           (Apply zero product property: \"\")

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\"\"                                  (Apply Additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"                            (Divide each side by negative 2)

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\"\"                                    (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                    (Divide: \"\")

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The x-intercept is \"\"10. The graph crosses the x-axis at (\"\"10, 0).\"\"

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Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

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1.      Draw a coordinate plane

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2.      Plot the points

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3.      Draw a line through these point.

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The graph is

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