1. **State the problem:** Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the linear equation $$-3x + 2y = 6$$.
2. **Recall the intercept definitions:**
- The x-intercept is where the graph crosses the x-axis, so $$y=0$$.
- The y-intercept is where the graph crosses the y-axis, so $$x=0$$.
3. **Find the x-intercept:**
Set $$y=0$$ in the equation:
$$-3x + 2(0) = 6 \implies -3x = 6 \implies x = \frac{6}{-3} = -2$$
So the x-intercept is $$(-2, 0)$$.
4. **Find the y-intercept:**
Set $$x=0$$ in the equation:
$$-3(0) + 2y = 6 \implies 2y = 6 \implies y = \frac{6}{2} = 3$$
So the y-intercept is $$(0, 3)$$.
5. **Summary:**
- x-intercept: $$(-2, 0)$$
- y-intercept: $$(0, 3)$$
These points can be plotted to graph the line.
X Y Intercepts
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