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Answer: BSet 1: Linear Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the x-intercept of y = 4x - 8?
What is the x-intercept of y = 4x - 8?
A.
4
B.✓ Correct
2
C.
-8
D.
-2
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Set y = 0: 4x - 8 = 0, x = 2
Why others are wrong:
A: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: -8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: -2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.