Plot the x- and y-intercepts to graph the equation. y=−12x−3

Keywords

x-intercept, y-intercept, linear equation, graphing tool

we know that

The y-intercept is the value of y when the value of x is equal to zero

The x-intercept is the value of x when the value of y is equal to zero

In this problem we have

Step 1

Find the x-intercept

For

find the value of x

The x-intercept is the point

Step 2

Find the y-intercept

For

find the value of y

The y-intercept is the point

Step 3

With the point and the point  

Plot the  linear equation

Using a graphing tool

see the attached figure      

therefore

the answer in the attached figure

215.92 dollars is the answer