SOLUTION: how do I graph 3x+4y=8

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Question 550011: how do I graph 3x+4y=8
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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graph 3x+4y=8
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You need 2 points:
Let x = 0, then y = 2
Let y = 0, then x = 8/3
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Plot(0,2) and (8/3,0)
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Draw a line thru them.
That is the graph you want.
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graph%28400%2C400%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C%28-3%2F4%29x%2B2%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To graph a linear function, like 3x%2B4y=8, all you need to do is determine 2 points, plot them and connect them with a straight line. Choose easy to calculate and plot points that are not too close together. x=0 and/or y=0 are often useful.
For x=0, 3x%2B4y=3%2A0%2B4y=0%2B4y=4y=8 ---> y=2, giving us the point (0,2).
For x=4, 3x%2B4y=3%2A4%2B4y=12%2B4y=8 ---> 4y=8-12=-42 ---> y=-1, giving us the point (4,-1).