Question

The equation of the graphed line is 2x – y = –6.

A coordinate plane with a line passing through (negative 3, 0) and (0, 6).
What is the x-intercept of the graph?

–3
–2
2
6

Answer 1

Set y = 0 for the x-intercept: 2x − 0 = −6 ⇒ x = −3.

Answer: −3