SOLUTION: The line has gradient −2/3. The y-intercept is (0, 3). Use the gradient to and the y-coordinate on the line where: i) x=6 ii) x=9 What will be the x-intercept? What

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Question 1106377: The line has gradient −2/3. The y-intercept is (0, 3).
Use the gradient to and the y-coordinate on the line where: i) x=6 ii) x=9
What will be the x-intercept?
What would be the x-intercept if the gradient was changed to:
i ) −1/2 ii) −5/4 iii) −7/3 iv)-2/5

Answer by josgarithmetic(39628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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Use the gradient to and the y-coordinate on the line where: i) x=6 ii) x=9
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You could make the graph and read the points from the graph or you can use algebra or arithmetic. If you choose to use a graph, slope means ratio of vertical change to horizontal change.

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