Can you work this problem out? I already know the right answer I just need to see how it was solved;; What are the x- and y-intercepts of the line?
2x – 3y = 12

Right answer: x-intercept 6, y-intercept –4

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Can you work this problem out? I already know the right answer I just need to see how it was solved;; What are the x- and y-intercepts of the line? 
2x – 3y = 12

Right answer: x-intercept 6, y-intercept –4

phi · Answer

the "x-intercept" is where the line crosses the x-axis.  the y value is always 0 when you are on the x-axis.

so, to find the x-intercept.  replace y with 0 in your equation and solve for x
2x – 3y = 12

can you replace "y" with 0 , and write down the new equation?

phi · Answer

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