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1. Write the point where the linear equation 3x + 4y = 12 cuts the x-axis.​

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Answer:

(4,0)

Explanation:

The point where the line cuts the x-axis is called the x-intercept.

x-intercept is when y = 0.

So given y = 0,

3x+4(0) = 12

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x = 4

therefore the point is (4,0)

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