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algebraDetermine the x-intercept of the line .
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B
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D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Set to find the x-intercept.
- Method: The x-intercept occurs where .
- Substitute: .
- Solve: .
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Choice B is incorrect because it is the y-intercept. Choice C is incorrect because it divides 10 by 5 incorrectly or confuses variables. Choice D is incorrect because it confuses signs.