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  • 03-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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A line has a slope of -1/2 and a y-intercept of –2.

what is the x-intercept of the line?

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  • 04-11-2019

y = (slope)x + (y-intercept)

y = -1/2x - 2

x-intercepts occur when y = 0

0 = -1/2x - 2

2 = -1/2x

x  = -4

Thus, the x-intercept is at (-4,0)

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