SOLUTION: Find the x intercept for y = -8/3x + 9 It seems to be between 3 and 4; the computer keeps marking me wrong. How would I figure this, please.

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Question 1062155: Find the x intercept for y = -8/3x + 9
It seems to be between 3 and 4; the computer keeps marking me wrong. How would I figure this, please.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The x-intercept is at +y+=+0+, so
+y+=+%28-8%2F3%29%2Ax+%2B+9+
+0+=+%28-8%2F3%29%2Ax+%2B+9+
+%288%2F3%29%2Ax+=+9+
+8x+=+27+
+x+=+3.375+