Question

Build the graph of the equation (x+2)(y-5)=0

Answer 1

Explanation:

Set each factor equal to zero and solve for the indicated variable.

x + 2 = 0 yields x = -2, or (-2, 0). Plot this (-2, 0). (This is the x-intercept.)

y - 5 = 0 yields y = 5, or (0, 5). Plot this (0, 5) (This is the y-intercept.)

Finally, draw a line through these two intercepts.