For this line 3x−4y−12=0, which statement is true? 1- The x-intercept is 4, and the y-intercept is 3. 2-The x-intercept is 4, and the y-intercept is -3 3-The x-intercept is 3, and the y-intercept is -4. 4-The x-intercept is 3, and the y-intercept is 4.

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  2. The x-intercept is 4, and the y-intercept is -3

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is in general form. I find it easier to see the intercepts when the equation is written in standard form:

  3x -4y = 12

Setting y=0 and solving for x, we have the x-intercept:

  3x = 12   ⇒   x = 12/3 = 4

Setting x=0 and solving for y, we have the y-intercept:

  -4y = 12   ⇒   y = 12/-4 = -3

The x-intercept is 4; the y-intercept is -3.