Which of the following is not a step used when graphing the equation x - 2y = 4 using the
x- and y- intercepts method ?

Plot the y-intercept (0, -2).

Plot the intercept (4, 0).

Count up 1 and right 2 from the y-intercept.

Draw a line through the two points.

Question

Which of the following is not a step used when graphing the equation x - 2y = 4 using the 
x- and y- intercepts method ?

 Plot the y-intercept (0, -2).

 Plot the intercept (4, 0).

 Count up 1 and right 2 from the y-intercept.

 Draw a line through the two points.

anonymous · Answer

The x and y intercept method is obviously where you plot the x and y intercept, so its not one of the first two. 

Once you have two points on a line you just draw a straight line through them to get it, so the step not included would be "Count up 1 and right 2 from the y-intercept."