GEOMETRY 1B

If 7x + 3y= 8; find the x intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

7x + 3(0)= 8.

7x = 8.

7x = 8    dividing by 7 both sides.

7      7

x = 8/7

Hence x-intercept is (⁸/7,0)

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If 4x -3y= 36; find the x intercept.

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