The linear equation is .

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

               (Substitute 0 for x)

                     (Apply zero product property: )

                           (Apply additive identity property: 0 + 4 = 4)

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

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

                  (Substitute 0 for y)

Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then .

      (Subtract 4 from each side)

            (Apply additive inverse property: )

          (Apply additive identity property: )

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

                (Divide each side by 2)

                     (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.

Graph of the linear equation is