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Answer: BSet 5: Linear Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
What is the x-intercept of y = 5x - 25?
What is the x-intercept of y = 5x - 25?
A.
-5
B.✓ Correct
5
C.
25
D.
-25
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Set y = 0: 5x = 25, x = 5
Why others are wrong:
A: -5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 25 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: -25 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.