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Identify the intercepts of the line. 3x+2y=12

Identify the intercepts of the line. 3x+2y=12-example-1
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Answer:

The x-intercept is ( 4 , 0 ) .

The y-intercept is ( 0, 6 ) .

Explanation:

his is the formula for a linear equation in standard form. This is the easiest equation for finding the intercepts. To find the x- and y-intercepts, substitute 0 for one variable, and solve for the other.

X-intercept: value of x when y = 0

Substitute 0 for y and solve for x .

3 x + 2 ( 0 ) = 12

3 x = 12

Divide both sides by 3 .

x = 12 /3

x = 4

The x-intercept is ( 4, 0 ) .

Y-intercept: value of y when x= 0

Substitute 0 for x and solve for y .

( 0 ) + 2 y = 12

2 y= 12

Divide both sides by 2 .

y = 12 /2

y = 6

The y-intercept is ( 0 , 6 ) .

These are the intercepts.

User Paul Omta
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The x-intercept is (4,0) and the y-intercept is (0,-6)
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