Question

X intercept for 2x +5y = -6

Answer 1

2x + 5y = -6
-5y -5y
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2x = -11y
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2 2
x = 5.5

Answer 2

(-3, 0)

Explanation:

The x-intercept is the value of x when y = 0.

2x + 5y = -6

Set y = 0 2x + 5(0) = -6

2x = -6

Divide each side by 2 x = -3

The x-intercept is at (-3, 0).