Math Problem Statement
Gina wrote the following equation on the board 6x + 2y = 12.
Part A: Which of the following points represent the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation Gina wrote? Select all that apply. A.(6,0) B.(0,6) C.(0,2) D.(2,0) E.(0,0)
Solution
To find the intercepts of the equation , let's determine both the x-intercept and the y-intercept.
X-intercept:
The x-intercept occurs when . Substitute into the equation: So, the x-intercept is .
Y-intercept:
The y-intercept occurs when . Substitute into the equation: So, the y-intercept is .
Conclusion:
- The x-intercept is , which corresponds to option D.
- The y-intercept is , which corresponds to option B.
Thus, the correct answers are:
- B.
- D.
Do you want further details on how to graph these intercepts or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you find intercepts for equations in standard form?
- Can an equation have multiple x- or y-intercepts?
- What happens if the equation has no intercepts?
- How do you find the slope of the equation ?
- What is the significance of the intercepts in a real-world scenario?
Tip: Always remember that the x-intercept is where and the y-intercept is where .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Intercepts
Algebra
Formulas
Standard form of a linear equation: Ax + By = C
Theorems
Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8