Answer: (-14/9, -14) or (-1.5, -14)
Step-by-step explanation:
y = -9x - 14
the coefficient without a variable in a slope-intercept equation is the y-intercept -- in this case, it is -14
to find the x intercept you use the equation given, set y to equal zero and Solve for x
- Your new equation should be: 0 = -9x - 14
Our new goal is to isolate the x
Start by doing the inverse of the coefficient, so add 14 to both sides
- Your new equation should be: 14 = -9x
Theres still a -9 attached to the x and the -9 is attached by multiplication -- so now you do the inverse function and divide both sides by -9
Your final answer: -14/9 = x or -1.5 with a repeating decimal
