What is the x-intercept of the graph y = 2x - 14? -14 -7 0 7
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
y = 2x - 14
Determine the x-intercept.
Solution:
In order to determine the x-intercept, we simply needed to equate y to 0, then solve for x.
y = 2x - 14
0 = 2x - 14
Transpose -14 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
2x = 14
Divide both sides by 2 in order to determine the value of x.
2x/2 = 14/2
x = 7
Final answer:
x = 7