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Directions: Write a linear equation that has an x-intercept of (-100, 0).
Hint
What is the generic form of a linear equation?
What does x-intercept mean?
If you had an equation of a line, how would you find the x-intercept?
What does x-intercept mean?
If you had an equation of a line, how would you find the x-intercept?
Answer
There are infinitely many answers, who of which are
x + y = -100
5x + y = -500
x + y = -100
5x + y = -500
Source: Kara Colley