SOLUTION: At what points does the line 4x + 12 = 3y cross the x and y axes?

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Question 81185: At what points does the line 4x + 12 = 3y cross the x and y axes?
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, recognize that this is the equation of a line. The x-intercept is defined as the point on the line where y=0. So, set y to zero in the equation, solve for x, and you are done:
4x%2B12=3y
4x%2B12=0
4x=-12
highlight%28x=-3%29
The y-intercept is defined as the point on the line where x=0. To find this point, set x to zero in the equation, solve for y, and you are done:
4x%2B12=3y
12=3y
highlight%28y=4%29
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