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X + 2y = 72 what are my x and y points on a graph for this equation? please explain

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to find the y int, sub in 0 for x and solve for y
0 + 2y = 72
2y = 72
y = 72/2
y = 36....so ur y int is (0,36)

to find the x intercept, sub in 0 for y and solve for x
x + 2(0) = 72
x = 72....and ur x int is (72,0)
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