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The graph of the linear equation 3x + 5y
= 15 cuts the x-axis at the point ________.​

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Answer:

(0,5)

Explanation:

3x-5y=15

Plug in 0 for y, because we are trying to find the value of x, when y is 0

so, 3x-5(0)=15

3x=15 Divide both sides by 3

x=5

so the answer in coordinate form is (0,5)

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