The linear function is .

Apply subtraction property of equality: if a = b, then.

  (Subtract 8 from each side)

        (Apply Additive inverse property: )

               (Apply Additive identity property: )

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

             (Substitute 0 for x)

                   (Apply zero product property: )

                     (Apply Additive identity property: )

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

                 (Divide each side by 3)

                      (Cancel common terms)

      (Multiply each side by negative one)

                           (Product of two same signs is positive)

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

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

             (Substitute 0 for y)

                   (Apply zero product property: )

                        (Apply Additive identity property: )

                    (Divide each side by 4)

                         (Cancel common terms)

                           (Divide: )

The x-intercept is . The graph crosses 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.

The graph is