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2. What is the x-intercept of the line that passes
through the point (-5,-9) and has a slope of 3?
A. (2,0)
B. (-2,0)
C. (6,0)
D. (-6,0)

Sagot :

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

hello :

an equation for the line is : y=ax+b   when a is the slope

so : a= 3           y =3x+b

passes

through the point (-5,-9)   x=-5   y= -9  means ; -9 =3(-5)+b   so: b=6

conclusion : y=3x+6

Answer: B    because   y=0      3x+6 =0   3x =-6     x= -2