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Find the x- and y- intercepts of the line with the equation 3x+4y=-12

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3x + 4y = -12

X - Intercept: 3x + 4y = -12
3x + 4(0) = -12
3x + 0 = -12
3x = -12
3 3
x = -4
(x, y) = (-4, 0)

Y - Intercept: 3x + 4y = 12
3(0) + 4y = 12
0 + 4y = 12
4y = 12
4 4
y = 3
(x, y) = (0, 3)
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