Math Problem Statement

3x-4y=16 solve for y in slope intercept form

Solution

To solve the equation 3x4y=163x - 4y = 16 for yy in slope-intercept form (y=mx+by = mx + b), follow these steps:

  1. Start with the equation: 3x4y=163x - 4y = 16

  2. Isolate the term with yy by subtracting 3x3x from both sides: 4y=3x+16-4y = -3x + 16

  3. Divide every term by 4-4 to solve for yy: y=3x+164y = \frac{-3x + 16}{-4}

  4. Simplify the equation: y=34x4y = \frac{3}{4}x - 4

So, the equation in slope-intercept form is:

y=34x4y = \frac{3}{4}x - 4

Here, the slope mm is 34\frac{3}{4} and the y-intercept bb is 4-4.

Would you like a detailed explanation of any of these steps, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line given two points?
  2. What is the significance of the slope and y-intercept in a linear equation?
  3. How do you convert from slope-intercept form to standard form?
  4. How can you graph a line given its slope-intercept form?
  5. What are parallel and perpendicular slopes?

Tip: When converting equations, always try to simplify the fraction to make the slope easier to interpret!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10