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To graph by intercepts:
Plug zero in for x and solve for y.
Plug zero in for y and solve for x.
y = (-1/2)(0) -3
y = -3
(0,-3)

0= (-1/2)x -3
3= (-1/2)x
-6 = x
(-6,0)

Answer:

Graph is attached below

Step-by-step explanation:

Intercepts are values of x and y at which the graph of the function intersects coordinate axis.

Given equation,

\(y=-\frac{1}{2}x - 3\)

For x-intercept,

y = 0,

\(\implies 0 =-\frac{1}{2}x - 3\)

\(3 =-\frac{1}{2}x\)

\(\implies x =-6\)

Thus, x-intercept is at (-6, 0)  

For y-intercept,

x = 0,

\(\implies y =-\frac{1}{2}(0) - 3=-3\)

Thus, y-intercept is at  (0, -3)

Now, join these two points to show the line in coordinate plane.

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