The easiest way to solve and graph and equation is to put the equation into the slope intercept form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b in the y-intercept.
To do this, we subtract 4x from both sides and get y = -4x + 0.
From this we know m = -4 (slope) and the y-intercept is 0.
I always start with the y-intercept and put a point there. Thus, we have a point at (0,0). Using this as a starting point, we now use the slope of -4 to get future points. Since it is negative, we go one unit to the left and up four units. So we have the point (-1,4). Using a ruler, we connect these points and continue on both sides to produce the line.
There is also a great free online program/app called Desmos that you can use to check your work. Type in the equation of the line and it will graph it for you.
Good luck,
Paul
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