Question

Use all the information below to find the missing x-value for the point that is on this line. m = - 1 / 3 b = 7 ( x, 4 )

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

m = -1/3

b = 7

Using slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

m is slope, b is y-intercept.

y = -1/3x + 7

Solve for x:

Plug y as 4

4 = 1/3x + 7

Subtract 7 on both sides.

-3 = -1/3x

Multiply both sides by -3.

9 = x

Answer 2

`\boxed{x = 9}`

Explanation:

m = -1/3

b = 7

And y = 4 (Given)

Putting all of the givens in
`y = mx+b` to solve for x

=> 4 = (-1/3) x + 7

Subtracting 7 to both sides

=> 4-7 = (-1/3) x

=> -3 = (-1/3) x

Multiplying both sides by -3

=> -3 * -3 = x

=> 9 = x

OR

=> x = 9