INTERCEPT 1

If 2x + 5y -11 = 0; find x-intercept.

Solution

x-intercept is when y=0.

2x + 5y -11 = 0

2x + 5(0) - 11 = 0

2x - 11 = 0

2x = 0+ 11

2x = 11

2      2

x= ¹¹/2

Hence x= ¹¹/2

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