Question

The equation of the graphed line is x+2y=5. What is the x-intercept of the graph?

A coordinate plane with a line passing through (negative 5, 5) and (5, 0).

2
2.5
5
5.5

Answer 1

Set y = 0 for the x-intercept: x + 2(0) = 5 ⇒ x = 5.

Answer: 5.