Question

Find the x- and y-intercept of the line. -4x +2y = 24

A. x -intercept is -6; y-intercept is 12
B. x -intercept is 12; y-intercept is -6
C. x -intercept is -4; y-intercept is 2
D. x -intercept is 2; y-intercept is -4

Answer 1

-4x + 2y = 24

X-Intercept: -4x + 2y = 24
-4x + 2(0) = 24
-4x + 0 = 24
-4x = 24
-4 -4
x = -6

Y-Intercept: -4x + 2y = 24
-4(0) + 2y = 24
0 + 2y = 24
2y = 24
2 2
y = 12

The answer is A.