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Find the x-intercept of the equation:
6x + 2y = 12

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Answer:

Thus, the x-intercept is x=2, or the point (2,0)

Explanation:

The x-intercept of the equation of a line

Given the equation of a line in its general form:

Ax + By = C

The x-intercept is the point through which the line passes when it's crossing the y-axis.

Since the crossing with the x-axis occurs when y=0, then we should set y to zero and solve the resulting equation.

We are given the equation:

6x + 2y = 12

Set y=0:

6x = 12

Divide by 6:

x = 2

Thus, the x-intercept is x=2, or the point (2,0)

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