SOLUTION: what is the slope and y-intercept form for this problem: 3x-4y=12

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Question 211352: what is the slope and y-intercept form for this problem: 3x-4y=12
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, RayVelbis:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope and y-intercept:
Start with:
y = mx+b
Rearrange the given equation to match:
3x-4y = 12 Subtract 3x from both sides.
-4y = -3x+12 Divide both sides by -4.
y = (3/4)x-3 Compare with:
y = mx+b
Ths slope is m+=+3%2F4 and the y-intercept is b+=+-3

Answer by RayVelbis(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(0)-4y=12 3x-4(0)=12
-4y=12/-4 3x=12/3
y=-3 x=4