document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=242219>Question 242219</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am supposed to graph and identify the y-intercept, but no matter how hard I try I keep getting it wrong. The equation is x + 3y = 6. I know that you have to add -x to both sides so 3y = -x + 6. The example I have says to divide by 3 and then shows y=-1/3x + 2. How did they get 1/3 if they are dividing by 3. (I know it is probably a dumb question but I am an idiot when it comes to math)If I can just figure where the fraction came from then maybe I can get the rest of it. Can someone please help? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #177320 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=dpaulin><B>dpaulin(12)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-06.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=dpaulin><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=177320\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> the fraction is there because x is actually 1x, we just do not show it.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the equation really is 1x+3y=6.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "so leave the one there\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3y = -1x + 6\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y = -1/3x + 2 \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I hope that helps you see why a fraction is there.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Oh and dumb people do not ask questions. So your a smart one in my book. </SPAN>\n" );
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