1. **State the problem:** Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the line given by the equation $$y=\frac{2}{3}x - 2$$ and graph the line.
2. **Y-intercept:** The y-intercept occurs when $$x=0$$.
Substitute $$x=0$$ into the equation:
$$y=\frac{2}{3}(0) - 2 = -2$$
So, the y-intercept is at the point $$(0, -2)$$.
3. **X-intercept:** The x-intercept occurs when $$y=0$$.
Set $$y=0$$ and solve for $$x$$:
$$0 = \frac{2}{3}x - 2$$
Add 2 to both sides:
$$2 = \frac{2}{3}x$$
Multiply both sides by $$\frac{3}{2}$$ to isolate $$x$$:
$$x = 2 \times \frac{3}{2} = 3$$
So, the x-intercept is at the point $$(3, 0)$$.
4. **Summary:**
- Y-intercept: $$(0, -2)$$
- X-intercept: $$(3, 0)$$
5. **Graphing:** The line passes through these two points and has slope $$\frac{2}{3}$$, meaning it rises 2 units for every 3 units it moves to the right.
This completes the solution.
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