
Patrick B. answered 02/16/20
Math and computer tutor/teacher
9x + 4y = -36
well when x=0, then y=-9 so (0,-9) is a solution
when y=0 then x=-4, so (-4,0) is a solution
4y = -36 - 9x
y = -9 - (9/4) x
y = (-9/4)x - 9
you can get any solution you want by substituting values for x.
I would suggest choosing negative multiples of 4 like -4,-8,-12,-16, -20 etc.