<span><u>1/3x - 1/2y = 1</u>
At the 'x' intercept, y=0 , and the equation is 1/3 x = 1
Multiply each side by 3 : <em>x = 3 </em> <== the x-intercept
At the 'y' intercept, x=0, and the equation is -1/2 y = 1
Multiply each side by 2 : - y = 2
Multiply each side by -1 : <em> y = -2 </em> <== the y-intercept
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-7 degrees fahrenheit is warmer
So 1/8 per month
1/8 * 12 months = 3/2
Reduced is 1 1/2 inches per year