Question

Determine the coordinate of the point where
2x+y=5 crosses the x-axis.

Answer 1

(2.5, 0)

Explanation:

The point in which a line crosses the x-axis is also known as the x- intercept. x-intercepts occur at y= 0, so let's substitute y= 0 into the equation and solve for x.

2x +y= 5

When y= 0,

2x +0= 5

2x= 5

Divide both sides by 2:

x= 2.5

Thus, the coordinate is (2.5, 0).