SOLUTION: what is the x intercept and y intercept of the problem 2y=x-6

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Question 125962: what is the x intercept and y intercept of the problem 2y=x-6
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0,
2(0)=x-6
x-6=0
x=6
Thus, the x-intercept is at (6,0)
To find the y-intercept, set x=0.
2y=0-6
2y=-6
y=-3
Thus, the y-intercept is at (0,-3)
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