Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Functions and Slope - Exercise Set - Page 155: 117

Answer

Hence, the coefficients are $ -6,3 $.

Work Step by Step

Let the coefficients are $ a $ and $ b $. Therefore, the equation will be. $ ax+by=12 $ ... (1) The standard $ y- $intercept form is $ y=mx+c $ Isolate $ y $ in the equation (1). $ y= \frac{-a}{b}x+\frac{12}{b} $ Where, $ y- $ intercept is $ \frac{12}{b} $. In the question we have $ y- $ intercept $ 4 $ equate both. $ 4 =\frac{12}{b} $ $ 4b=12 $ $ b=\frac{12}{4} $ $ b=3 $ Substitute the value of $ b $ into equation (1). $ ax+3y=12 $ In the question we have $x- $ intercept $ -2$. The point $ (-2,0) $ must satisfy the equation. Plug the point into equation $ a(-2)+3(0)=12 $ $ -2a+0=12 $ $ a = -6 $
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