Question

Determine the coordinate of the point where
y=x−6 crosses the x-axis.

Answer 1

Given ↓

• The equation y=x-6

To find ↓

• The coordinate of the point where the equation crosses the x-axis

Calculations ↓

• Let y be 0

Instead of y write 0:

0=x-6

• Now solve for x :

0=x-6

• Add 6 on both sides

6=x or x=6

We know the x coordinate of the point that intersects the x axis; the y coordinate is always 0.

Coordinates of the point ↓

(6, 0)

Answer 2

(6, 0 )

Explanation:

to find where the line crosses the x- axis, let y = 0 in the equation and solve for x

0 = x - 6 ( add 6 to both sides )

6 = x

the line crosses the x- axis at (6, 0 )