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The linear equation is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=86859bb4cfa19664fb6cd79f562d1e13.png\")
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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 additive identity property: 0 + y = y)
The y-intercept is 6. The graph crosses the y-axis at (0, 6).![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/step2.JPG\")
The x-intercept is the value of x when y = 0.
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(Substitute 0 for y)
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(Apply additive identity property: x + 0 = x)
The x-intercept is 6. The graph crosses the x-axis at (6, 0).![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/step3.JPG\")
Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.
\1. Draw a coordinate plane
\2. Plot the points
\3. Draw a line through these points.
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Graph of the linear equation is