ALGEBRA 3

If 14x + 3y= 8; find the x intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

14x + 3(0)= 8.

14x = 8

14x =  8    dividing by 14 both sides.

14      14

x = ⁴/7

Hence x-intercept is (⁴/7,0)

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