Question

What are the coordinates of the x-intercept of the equation 2x - 3y = 8?

A:(-8/3,0)

B:(0,-8/3)

C:(4,0)

D:(0,4)

E:(-4,0)

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

x-intercept occurs when y=0.

2x -3y= 8

When y=0,

2x -3(0)= 8

2x= 8

x= 8 ÷2

x= 4

Thus the coordinates is (4,0).