Question

In the equation 2x - y = 4, the x-intercept is 2 and the y-intercept is -4.

Answer 1

Happy to oblige with a response. But first, would you please provide the instructions that came with this (and every other) math problem?

Answer 2

Thats all I got

Answer 3

Then put into your own words what YOU think the instructions are. Without instructions, we're wandering in the dark.

Answer 4

thank you for sharing the 2nd photo, which does display the instructions. You're given an equation and are asked to identify which of the four graphs is the graph of this equation (straight line). You able to do that?

Answer 5

I did give the equation its posted above

Answer 6

J: Yes, you did. The question asks you to look at that equation, determine the slope and y-intercept from it, and then decide which of the four graphs given is the graph of that equation.

Answer 7

How do I do that?

Answer 8

the problem states that the x-intercept is 2 (which really means the point (2,0). Please tell me in your own words what "x-intercept" means. Then determine which of the four graphs shows an x-intercept of (2,0).

Answer 9

Graph b and c

Answer 10

Only one of those is correct. J: Please answer my question; EXPLAIN in your own words what "x-intercept" means; we absolutely have to understand this concept to be able to answer this math problem.

Answer 11

A line that crosses the x axis

Answer 12

Which is the better response?

(1) a line that crosses the x-axis
(2) a/the point on the x-axis through which a graph passes

Answer 13

2

Answer 14

OK, great! J: Identify all of the four graphs that show a straight line passing through (2,0.

Answer 15

O its graph c as answer

Answer 16

That's right. You see, J, everything depends on your understanding of terminology; you must understand what "x-coordinate" and "x-intercept" mean, also "y-coordinate" and "y-intercept".
Ready to move on to another math problem?

Answer 17

yes

Answer 18

Go for it, guy!

Answer 19

But post it as a new problem.