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What is the x-intercept and the y-intercept of the graph of 6x - 3y = 18? Show your work.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

To find the x intercept set y = 0 and solve for x

6x - 3y = 18

6x - 0 = 18

6x = 18

Divide by 6

6x/6 = 18/6

x = 3

(3,0)

To find the y intercept set x = 0 and solve for y

6x - 3y = 18

0 - 3y = 18

-3y = 18

Divide by -3

-3y/-3 = 18/-3

y = -6

(0,-6)

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