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)

                                              (Zero product property: )

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

Next find the x-intercept.

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

                        (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

           (Add 2 to each side)

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

                                  (Apply Additive inverse property: -2 + 2 = 0)

                             (Divide each side by 8)

                                  (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  is