SOLUTION: write a equation of a line with x intercept=3 and y intercept =-4 y=mx+b

Question 214202: write a equation of a line with x intercept=3 and y intercept =-4
y=mx+b
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a equation of a line with x intercept=3 and y-intercept =-4.

Step 1. The x-intercept occurs when y=0 or at the point (3,0). Substitute x=3 and y=0 into

Step 2. We can find b and then we can find the slope m. The y-intercept occurs when x=0 or at the point (0,-4). Substitute x=0 and y=-4 into the equation

Step 3. Then 3m=-(-4) or m=4/3.

Step 4. ANSWER: So the equation is

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