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A line has a slope of -3/7 and its y-intercept is (0,15). What is its x-intercept?

 Jun 16, 2021
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The  equation is

 

y = (-3/7)x  +   15

 

To find the   x intercept   set   y  =  0    and solve   for  x

 

0  = (-3/7)x  +  15

 

-15  =  (-3/7)x

 

x = -15  ( -7/3)   =    35  =  x intercept

 

 

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 Jun 16, 2021

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