SOLUTION: I'm have trouble getting a clear explation on how to graph the following: What is thw slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept of the following line? 3x + 4y = 9 Any help woul

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Question 86047: I'm have trouble getting a clear explation on how to graph the following:
What is thw slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept of the following line?
3x + 4y = 9
Any help would be great? Thanks

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept of the following line?
3x + 4y = 9
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x-intercept:
Let y=0
Then 3x=9
x=3
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y-intercept:
Let x=0
Then 4y=9
y=9/4
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To get the slope, solve for y:
y=(-3/4)x+(9/4)
The slope is -3/4
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Cheers,
stan H.