The equation is .

First find the x-intercept.

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

                                   (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

                                         (Multiply: )

                                               (Apply Additive identity property: a + 0 = a)

                                          (Divide each side by 5)

                                               (Cancel common terms)

                                                   (Divide: )

The x-intercept is 3, so the graph intersects the x-axis at (3, 0).

Next find the y-intercept.

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

                                      (Substitute x = 0 in original equation)

                                           (Multiply: )

                                                 (Apply Additive identity property: a + 0 = a)

                                            (Divide each side by )

                                                (Cancel common terms)

                                                    (Divide: )

The y-intercept is 5, so the graph intersects the y-axis at (5, 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.

Slope of the line is given by                

Let and  

Substitute the values in slope formula.

                                  (Simplify)

The x-intercept is 3

The x-intercept is 5.

Slope .