Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 3 - Graphing Linear Functions - 3.4 - Graphing Linear Equations in Standard Form - Monitoring Progress - Page 131: 4

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The given linear equation is $\Rightarrow x+3y=-9$ $x$ intercept. Substitute $0$ for $y$. $\Rightarrow x+3(0)=-9$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=-9$ The $x-$ intercept is $-9$, so plot the point $A=(-9,0)$ $y$ intercept. Substitute $0$ for $x$. $\Rightarrow 0+3y=-9$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 3y=-9$ Divide each side by $3$. $\Rightarrow \frac{3y}{3}=\frac{-9}{3}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=-3$ The $y-$ intercept is $-3$, so plot the point $B=(0,-3)$ Draw a line through the points $A$ and $B$.
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