how do you graph x+2y=-6

i need to graph this but i dont know exactly how to. and the steps.. i missed class and my book isnt explaining correctly
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x + 2y = -6

put into slope-intercept form (y = mx + b):

2y = -x - 6

y = (-1/2)x - 3

We now know that the slope is -1/2 and the y-intercept is (0, -3). This allows you to graph the line.
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(0,-3), (0,-6)
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