To find the x-intersept, just set y = 0 into the equation, then solve it for x:
-2x + 5 * 0 = -10
-2x + 0 = -10
-2x = -10
x = (-10)/(-2)
x = 5 <----- this is the answer.
I hope this helps. =)
Answer:
it would be a 4% sales tax
Step-by-step explanation:
6.24
-6.00
.24/6 (amount of dollars divided by the total tax)
.04 or 4%