SOLUTION: Givin the x intercept 4 and the y intercept 3 write an equation for the line

Question 1148899: Givin the x intercept 4 and the y intercept 3 write an equation for the line

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Answer by Shin123(626) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since lines are always in the form y=ax+b, the equation can be figured out by the x and y intercepts. Since the line hits (0,3), we have 3=0x+b, or b=3. Since the line also hits (4,0), we have 4a+b=0. Since we know that b=3, we have 4a+3=0. Solving, we have a=-3/4. The graph of y=-3/4x+3 is .
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