Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 6 - Rational Expressions and Equations - 6.6 Rational Equations - 6.6 Exercise Set - Page 417: 51

Answer

y-int: -18; x-int: 3

Work Step by Step

We know that $y=mx+b$, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Using this, we find that the equation in slope intercept form is: $$ 6x-y=18\\ y=-18+6x$$ Thus, the y intercept is $-18$. Plugging in zero for y, it follows that the x intercept is: $$ 6x-0=18 \\ x=3$$
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