GEOMETRY 2

If 5x + 13y= 8; find the x intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

5x + 13(0)= 8.

5x = 8.

5x = 8    dividing by 5 both sides.

5      5

x = 8/5

Hence x-intercept is (⁸/5,0)

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