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$Find the x-intercept of the line $2x + 3y = 12$.$

A. $4$
B. $5$
C. $6$
D. $3$

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Correct answer: C — $6$

Solution

To find the x-intercept, set y = 0 . Then $2x + 3(0) = 12$, which simplifies to $2x = 12$, so x = 6 .

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