Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 18 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the x-and y- intercepts for the equation: -x-3y=4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope-intercept form would be the easiest to deal with here (y=mx+b). Can you get y by itself?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not sure? what that means

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It means, add x to both sides. Then divide by negative 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i think

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, tell us what you have.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x becomes zero?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1346386703303:dw| That's what I mean by solving for x.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!