SOLUTION: Determine the x and y intercepts for the linear equation. x/3 + y/4 =1

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Question 106887: Determine the x and y intercepts for the linear equation.
x/3 + y/4 =1
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%28x%2F3+%2B+y%2F4%29 =1
%28%2812%29%28x%2F3+%2B+y%2F4%29%29 =(12)(1)
4x+3y=12
4x-4x+3y=-4x+12
3y=-4x+12
3y/3=-4x/3+12/3
y=(-4/3)x+4