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2x + y = 1
what are the x and y intercepts if this was plotted on a line graph

User DeckyFx
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x=1/2 or 0.5 & y=1

x intercept (value of x when y is 0)
So plug in 0 for y
2x+0=1
2x=1
Divide both sides by 2
x=1/2

Y intercept (value of y, when x is 0)
2(0)+y=1
y=1
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