SOLUTION: Determine the x- and y-intercepts (if any) of the given equation -4x - 36y = -36

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Question 230468: Determine the x- and y-intercepts (if any) of the given equation -4x - 36y = -36
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4x - 36y = -36
Setting x=0 we find the y intercept.
-4*0-36y=-36
y=-36/-36
y=1 or (0,1) is the y intercept.
Setting y=0 we find the x intercept.
-4x-36*0=-36
x=-36/-4
x=9 or (9,0) is the x intercept.
Proof:
-36y=4x-36
y=4x/-36-36/-36
y=-x/9+1
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