The equation is .

First find the y-intercept.

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

               (Substitute x = 0 in original equation)

                                 (Apply multiplication property of zero: )

The y-intercept is 7.5, so the graph intersects the y-axis at .

Next find the x-intercept.

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

                  (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 7.5 from each side.

                    (Apply additive inverse property: )

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 1.25.

                       (Cancel common terms)

                               (Divide: )

The x-intercept is 6, so the graph intersects the x-axis at (6, 0).

Graph Using Intercepts:

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 for the linear equation is