Graph the linear equation. Label the intercepts on the graph. $$x + y = 5$$

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To find the intercepts, we can set either $x$ or $y$ to $0$ and solve for the other variable.

When $x=0$, we get $y=5$, so the $y$-intercept is $(0,5)$.
When $y=0$, we get $x=5$, so the $x$-intercept is $(5,0)$.

Therefore, the graph passes through $(0,5)$ and $(5,0)$, which we can plot and connect with a straight line. The correct graph is shown in choice B.

Graph the Linear Equation x+y=5x + y = 5x+y=5 A) B) C) D)