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What is the x-intercept of p(x) = -x + 8?

What is the x-intercept of p(x) = -x + 8?-example-1
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Answer:

x-intercept = 8

Explanation:

Hello!

An x-intercept is when the y-value is 0, or when the graph intersects the x-axis.

We can replace p(x) with 0 and solve for x.

Solve for x


  • p(x) = -x + 8

  • 0 = -x + 8

  • -8 = -x

  • 8 = x

The x-intercept is 8.

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