Ebony tracked her shopping habits on a graph. If x represents the day and y represents how much money she spent, which scenario would result in the graph having an x-intercept?

Ebony bought two model cars for $14.99 each.

Ebony spent $2 on gum, then found $5 in the parking lot.

Ebony used a gift card to purchase a new soccer ball.

Ebony borrowed $10 from her friend to buy a bike rack.

Question

Ebony tracked her shopping habits on a graph. If x represents the day and y represents how much money she spent, which scenario would result in the graph having an x-intercept? 

 Ebony bought two model cars for $14.99 each. 

 Ebony spent $2 on gum, then found $5 in the parking lot. 

 Ebony used a gift card to purchase a new soccer ball. 

 Ebony borrowed $10 from her friend to buy a bike rack.

juanpablojr · Answer

Set up a linear equation for each statement and find the x-intercept to find the right answer. :)