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Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of the equation.

y = 2/3x-12
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I know the y is 0,-12 but is the x intercept?

User Rias
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Answer:

x-intercept at (18, 0)

Explanation:

to find x-intercept, set 'y' equal to zero and solve for 'x'

0 = 2/3x - 12

12 = 2/3x

2x = 36

x = 18

User Dan Karbayev
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Answer:

(18,0)

Explanation:

Set y equal to zero

0=2/3x-12

12=2/3x

x=18, the x intercept is (18,0)

User Cerlin
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