SOLUTION: Find the x-intercept of y = 6x + 12

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Question 498866: Find the x-intercept of y = 6x + 12
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, mananth:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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set y to zero and solve for x:
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y = 6x + 12
0 = 6x + 12
-12 = 6x
-2 = x
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x-intercept is at (-2,0)

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=6x+12
for X intercept plug y=0
0=6x+12
6x=-12
x=-2