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 additive inverse property: a + 0 = a)

The y-intercept is , so the graph intersects the y-axis at (0, 5).

Next find the x-intercept.

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

                      (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

         (Subtract 5 from each side)

         (Apply commutive property of addition: a + b = b + a) 

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

                    (Divide each side by 4)

                            (Cancel common terms)

                           (Divide: )

The x-intercept is , so the graph intersects the x-axis at ( , 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 equation