SOLUTION: I understand the basic concept of finding the slope and Y intercept. The Fraction in this problem confuses me 3-1/4y=2x

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Question 196137This question is from textbook Introductory and Intermediate Algebra
: I understand the basic concept of finding the slope and Y intercept. The Fraction in this problem confuses me 3-1/4y=2x This question is from textbook Introductory and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3-(1/4)y=2x
Solve for "y":
Multiply thru by 4 to get:
12 - y = 8x
y = -8x + 12
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The slope is -8 ; the intercept is 12.
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Cheers,
Stan H.