what is the x-intercept of a line that has the following equation 2y=3x-6

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation of the line:

2y = 3x - 6

Determine the x-intercept.

Solution:

In order to determine the x-intercept, we simply need to equate y to 0, then solve for x.

2y = 3x - 6

2(0) = 3x - 6

0 = 3x - 6

Transpose -6 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

3x = 6

Divide both sides by 3 in order to determine the value of x.

3x/3 = 6/3

x = 2

Final answer:

x = 2