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The x-intercept of 2x + 3y = 12 is (0,4).A.TrueB.False

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

Looking at the equation,

2x + 3y = 12

If we substitute y = 0 into the equation, it becomes

2x + 3*0 = 12

2x + 0 = 12

2x = 12

x = 12/2

x = 6

Therefore, the statement is false

User Tri Nguyen Dung
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