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What is the x-intercept of the line with this equation 8x−13y=16?

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, 0)

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Answer:

(2, 0 )

Explanation:

The y- coordinate of any point on the x- axis is zero.

Substitute y = 0 into the equation and solve for x

8x - 13(0) = 16

8x - 0 = 16

8x = 16 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 2

The coordinates of the x- intercept are (2, 0 )

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