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  • 12-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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A line has a slope of -1/2 and a y-intercept of –2. So what is the x intercept on the line.
A. -4
B. -1
C. 1
D. 4

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altavistard
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  • 12-10-2018

Answer:

(4,0)

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of the line is y = (-1/2)x - 2.  At the x-intercept, y = 0. Setting y = (-1/2)x - 2 to zero, we get (1/2)x = 2, and thus x = 4.  

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