Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Functions and Slope - Exercise Set - Page 151: 13

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Intercepts (set x=0, find the y; set y=0, find the x: $\left[\begin{array}{lll} x=0, & & y=0\\ 6(0)-3y=15 & & 6x-3(0)=15 \\ -3y=15 & & 6x=15\\ y=-5 & & x=2.5\\ (0,-5) & & (2.5,0) \end{array}\right] $ Checkpoint (select any x, find the accompanying y): $\left[\begin{array}{l} x=4\\ 6(4)-3y=15 \\ -3y=-9\\ y=3\\ (4,3) \end{array}\right]$ Plot the points and a line that passes through them
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