CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 7-7

Graph $y=-\frac{1}{2}x+6$ . Find its $x$ - and $y$ -intercepts.

Hint:

Remember: $y=mx+b$ .

More Help:

Start the graph at $(0,6)$ .
Use the slope to create the line.
Note: the slope is negative, not positive.

Answer:

The $x$ -intercept is at: $(12,0)$ .
The $y$ -intercept is at: $(0,6)$ .

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