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What is the x-intercept of the line with this equation 1/3x+y=−15 ?

User Kliketa
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Answer:

(-45,0)

Explanation:

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User Cory Gross
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Answer:

(- 45, 0 )

Explanation:

To find the x- intercept let y = 0 in the equation and solve for x


(1)/(3) x + 0 = - 15, that is


(1)/(3) x = - 15

Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction

x = 3 × - 15 = - 45 ← x- intercept ⇒ (- 45, 0 )

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