Question

The x-intercept of 3x + 2y = 12 is (__, 0).

so im trying to find x right????

Answer 1

put y=0
3x=12
x= 12/3=4

Answer 2

3(12)+2y=12??

Answer 3

3(4)+2*(0)=12

Answer 4

oh ok but why is x 4?

Answer 5

put y=0 you will get 3x= 12
now divide both sides by 3
\[\frac{ 3x }{ 3 }=\frac{ 12 }{ 3 }=4=x\]

Answer 6

alright thanks! :)

Answer 7

so the answer to The y-intercept for 3x + 2y = 12 is (0,___). would be 6

Answer 8

yep (:

Answer 9

thanks :)