Question

Determine the x-intercept for 3x + 2y = 14.

Answer 1

First isolate y

3x + 2y = 14

-3x -3x

2y = -3x + 14

y = -3/2x + 14/2

y = -3/2x + 7

X-intercept is found when y = 0

0 = -3/2x + 7

-7 = -3/2x

x = 14/3

x-in. = (14/3,0)