X INTERCEPT 1

If 36x + 5y -9 = 0; find x-intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

36x + 5y -9 = 0

36x + 5(0) - 9 = 0

36x - 9 = 0

36x = 0+ 9

36x = 9         [dividing by 9 both sides.]

36     36

x = ¹/4

Hence x=¹/4

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