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What are the x and y-intercepts of the line?

2x + 3y = -12

A. x-intercept: -6, y-intercept: 4
B. x-intercept: -6, y-intercept: -4
C. x-intercept: -4, y-intercept: 6
D. x-intercept: 4, y-intercept: -6

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User Evolved
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The answer is B. (-6, 0) (0,-4)

X intercept: (-6,0)
2(-6) + 3(0) = -12
-12 = -12

Y intercept: (0, -4)
2(0) + 3(-4) = -12
-12 = -12

User KuldipKoradia
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Answer:

B. x-intercept: -6, y-intercept: -4

Explanation:

2x + 3y = -12

x-intercept when y = 0

2x = - 12

x = -6


y-intercept when x = 0

3y = -12

y = -4

User Metin Atalay
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