SOLUTION: y= -2/3x + 4 I have to figure out what x and y are and show my work. I don't know how to do this with fractions.

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Question 322205: y= -2/3x + 4
I have to figure out what x and y are and show my work. I don't know how to do this with fractions.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Knowing how to do it with fractions won't help you here.
To solve for x, you first must know the value of y.
For example, if had written:
0+=+%28-2%2F3%29x%2B4 you could solve for x thus:
%28-2%2F3%29x%2B4+=+0 Multiply both sides by -3%2F2%29.
%28-3%2F2%29%2A%28-2%2F3%29x%2B4%28-3%2F2%29+=+0%28-3%2F2%29 Simplify.
x-6+=+0
x+=+6