SOLUTION: I am supposed to write the equation of the line with x intercept (12,0) and y intercept (0,4). Can someone help me with this?

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Question 82259: I am supposed to write the equation of the line with x intercept (12,0) and y intercept (0,4). Can someone help me with this?
Answer by stanbon(48516) About Me  (Show Source):
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I am supposed to write the equation of the line with x intercept (12,0) and y intercept (0,4).
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You have two points:
Find the slope = [4-0]/[0-12) = -1/3
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The equation has the form y=mx+b where y=4 when x=0 and where m=-1/3
So, 4 = (-1/3)*0 + b
So, b=4
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EQUATION:
y=(-1/3)x+4
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Cheers,
Stan H.