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Linear Equations: Finding the Intercepts

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Find both the x intercept and the y intercept of the line given by the equation 6x + 7y + 11 = 0.

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In a concise and simple manner, this solution shows how to find the axes intercepts of the given linear equation. After understanding this solution, it should be clear how to solve future problems of the same nature as the technique shown is applicable to all of these kinds of problems.

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The x-intercept occurs when y=0.
Then we ...

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