ALGEBRA 1

If 4x + 5y -9 = 0; find x-intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

4x + 5y -9 = 0

4x + 5(0) - 9 = 0

4x - 9 = 0

4x = 0+ 9

4x = 9

4      4

x= ⁹/4

Hence x= ⁹/4

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