document.write( "Question 242770: I am stuck on the following question and could use a hand. I am especially stuck on the graphing part. Thanks in advance.
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document.write( "solve the system of equations by graphing\r
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document.write( "6x-8y = 40\r
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document.write( "also, below that is another equation for the y/x intercepts\r
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document.write( "6x=8y+40 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #177731 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! solve the system of equations by graphing \n" ); document.write( "6x-8y = 40 \n" ); document.write( "also, below that is another equation for the y/x intercepts \n" ); document.write( "6x=8y+40 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "The graph is a straight line, so only 2 points are needed. \n" ); document.write( "Solve the equation for x or y. \n" ); document.write( "6x-8y = 40 \n" ); document.write( "8y = 6x-40 \n" ); document.write( "y = 3x/4 - 5 \n" ); document.write( "Pick values for x and find y \n" ); document.write( "x....y \n" ); document.write( "0....-5 --> (0,-5) \n" ); document.write( "4....-2 --> (4,-2) \n" ); document.write( "Draw a line thru the 2 points. \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "That's the same eqn \n" ); document.write( "To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and v.v. \n" ); document.write( "(0,-5) y-int \n" ); document.write( "(20/3,0) x-int\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |