Since the line is parallel, the same coefficients can be used for x and y. The constant on the right needs to change so that the given point will satisfy the equation.
... 5x - 4y = 5(-8) -4(2) = -40 -8 = -48
Your equation is
... 5x -4y = -48
Divide 4 and 5/8 by 5/8. you will get 7 and 2/5, or 7.4. since this you need whole pieces of wood, round down to 7.
final answer=7 pieces of wood
Step-by-step explanation:
X intercept of -5 means the line cuts the x axis at -5 so, mark with a small dot/x at - 5 on the x axis which is the horizontal line
y intercept of 3 means the line cuts/passes thru the y axis at 3. so, mark it with a dot/cross at 3 on the vertical line
now, join the 2 markings together with a straight line
9.407x10-11 is the answer
