Problem 23 of 7
Graph the linear function -x-2y=8 using intercepts.
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find x- and y-intercepts.
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Standard-form equation must have usable x- and y-intercepts.
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1. Set y=0 to find the x-intercept.
2. Set x=0 to find the y-intercept.
3. Plot both intercepts and draw the line.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Intercepts found by setting the wrong variable to zero.