Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.1 - Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form - Exercises - Page 180: 45

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Work Step by Step

The given linear equation is $\Rightarrow -7x-2y=-21$ $x-$ intercept. Substitute $0$ for $y$. $\Rightarrow -7x-2(0)=-21$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow -7x+0=-21$ $\Rightarrow -7x=-21$ Divide each side by $-7$. $\Rightarrow \frac{-7x}{-7}=\frac{-21}{-7}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=3$ The $x−$ intercept is $3$, so plot the point $A=(3,0)$ $y-$ intercept. Substitute $0$ for $x$. $\Rightarrow -7(0)-2y=-21$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 0-2y=-21$ $\Rightarrow -2y=-21$ Divide each side by $-2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{-2y}{-2}=\frac{-21}{-2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=\frac{21}{2}$ The $y−$ intercept is $\frac{21}{2}$, so plot the point $B=(0,\frac{21}{2})$. Draw a line through the points A and B.
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