X=7/2 which is equal to 3.5
Find the common denominator for both unlike fractions.
EX: 1 2
12 8
The lowest common factor is both fractions is 24. Multiply both denominators to get 24.
Do not forget to multiply the numerators with the number you used to multiply the denominators together.
You do not have to multiply each side by the same number.
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<h3>Answer: Choice B) </h3><h3>-6x - 2y = 12</h3>
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Explanation:
The x intercept is (-2,0) which is where the graph crosses the x axis.
The y intercept is (0,-6) which is where the graph crosses the y axis.
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Find the slope of the line through those two points
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
m = (-6-0)/(0-(-2))
m = (-6-0)/(0+2)
m = -6/2
m = -3
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The y intercept (0,-6) leads to b = -6
Both m = -3 and b = -6 plug into y = mx+b to get
y = mx+b
y = -3x+(-6)
y = -3x-6
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Now add 3x to both sides
y = -3x-6
y+3x = -3x-6+3x
3x+y = -6
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Lastly, multiply both sides by -2 so that the "-6" on the right hand side turns into "12" (each answer choice has 12 on the right hand side)
3x+y = -6
-2(3x+y) = -2(-6)
-2(3x)-2(y) = 12
-6x-2y = 12
which is what choice B shows.
