The equation is
The equation is in slope-intercept form.
\First find the y-intercept.
\The y-intercept is the value of y, when .
(Substitute
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(Multiplication property of zero:
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(Additive identity property:
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The co-ordinate point is .
Next find the x-intercept.
\The x-intercept is the value of x, when .
(Substitute
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(Subtract 5 from each side)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Divide each side by 7)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The co-ordinate point is . \ \
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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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