Math Problem Statement
4 x plus 3 y equals 12
Solution
The given equation is:
This is a linear equation in two variables, and . Here's what we can do with this equation:
Solve for in terms of :
- Subtract from both sides:
- Divide both sides by 3 to solve for : Simplifying the right-hand side:
So, is the equation in slope-intercept form (), where the slope is and the y-intercept is 4.
Would you like to solve for in terms of , graph the equation, or ask anything specific about this equation?
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- How would we graph this equation step-by-step?
Tip: The slope tells you how much the value of changes for every unit increase in .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Linear equation in slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Solving for y in terms of x: y = (12 - 4x) / 3
Theorems
Slope-Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9