Question

A line intercepts the x axis at (-7, 0), so its x intercept is

• A. 7
• B. -⁷/_²
• C. ⁷/_²
• D. -7

Answer 1

The correct option is D

-7

The x intercept is the distance of the point of intersection of the line with the x axis from the origin, the sign will depend on whether the point is to the left of the origin or right. If it's to the left the sign of the intercept is negative