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4. Graphing Linear Equations in Standard Form
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Exercise 26 Page 133

How do you write the x-intercept and y-intercept?

x-intercept: (5,0)
y-intercept: (0,2)
Explanation: Misreading of points.

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Both intercepts are calculated correctly, but were not written properly. Points are usually written as an ordered pair. The first number is the x-coordinate and the second one is the y-coordinate. Therefore, if we find that the x-intercept is 5, the point should be written as (5,0) and not (0,5). Similarly, the y-intercept should be written as (0,2). Let's write the intercepts correctly. &x-intercept:(5,0) &y-intercept:(0,2)