Question

Find the ordered pairs for the x- and y-intercepts of the equation 2x − 6y = 24 and select the appropriate option below: A) The x-intercept is (2,0);The y-intercept is (0,-6). B) The x-intercept is (0,2);The y-intercept is (-6,0). C) The x-intercept is (12,0);The y-intercept is(0,-4). D) The x-intercept is (0,12);The y-intercept is (-4,0).

Answer 1

Step 1:

The equation .

Find the -intercept by substituting in .

The -intercept is .

Step 2:

Find the -intercept by substituting in .

The -intercept is .

Solution:

The -intercept is .

The -intercept is .

Option C is correct.