The linear function is
.
The x - intercept is the value of x when
.
Substitute the value of
in the original equation.

Subtract 68 from each side.
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Divide each side by negative 3.6.
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The x - intercept is
. The graph crosses the x - axis at
.
Like wise, the y - intercept is the value of y when
.
Substitute the value of
in the original equation.

.
The y - intercept is 68. The graph crosses the y - axis at
.
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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The x - intercept is
, the y - intercept is 68 and the equation graph is