x-intercept from the standard form of a line
For the slope, solve for y first. For the y-intercept set x = 0, and for the x-intercept set y = 0.
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What is the x-intercept of the line −2x − y = 12?
Answer: -6
What is the x-intercept of the line −5x − 6y = −7?
Answer: 7/5
What is the x-intercept of the line −4x − y = 2?
Answer: -1/2
Tip: For the slope, solve for y first. For the y-intercept set x = 0, and for the x-intercept set y = 0.
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