College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Equations of Lines and Linear Models - 2.5 Exercises - Page 226: 16

Answer

$y=\dfrac{3}{4}x+3$

Work Step by Step

With an $x-$intercept of $ -4 $ and a $y-$intercept of $ 3 $, the line passes through the points $( -4,0 )$ and $( 0,3 ).$ Using $y-y_1=\dfrac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}(x-x_1)$ or the Two-Point Form of linear equations, the equation of the line passing through $( -4,0 )$ and $( 0,3 )$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y-0=\dfrac{0-3}{-4-0}(x-(-4)) \\\\ y=\dfrac{0-3}{-4-0}(x+4) \\\\ y=\dfrac{-3}{-4}(x+4) \\\\ y=\dfrac{3}{4}(x+4) \\\\ 4\cdot y=4\cdot \dfrac{3}{4}(x+4) \\\\ 4y=3(x+4) \\\\ 4y=3x+12 \\\\ y=\dfrac{3}{4}x+\dfrac{12}{4} \\\\ y=\dfrac{3}{4}x+3 .\end{array}
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