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A line has a slope of negative 3 and a y-intercept of 3 what is the x intercept of the line​

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -3x +3

We want to find the x intercept

Set y = 0 and solve for x

0 = -3x+3

Subtract 3 from each side

-3 = -3x

Divide each side by -3

-3/-3 = -3x/-3

1 =x

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