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A line is defined by the equation y = 2/3 x - 6 The line passes through a point whose y-coordinate is 0. What is the x-coordinate of this point?

A line is defined by the equation y = 2/3 x - 6 The line passes through a point whose-example-1
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Use the equation of the line, and let y = 0. Then solve for x.

y = 2/3 x - 6

Let y = 0:

0 = 2/3 x - 6

Add 6 to both sides.

6 = 2/3 x

Multiply both sides by 3/2.

3/2 * 6 = x

x = 9

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