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Linear equations in two variables SAT question
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The graph of is translated down units in the xy-plane. What is the x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the resulting graph?
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The correct answer is . When the graph of an equation in the form , where , , and are constants, is translated down units in the xy-plane, the resulting graph can be represented by the equation . It’s given that the graph of is translated down units in the xy-plane. Therefore, the resulting graph can be represented by the equation , or . Adding to both sides of this equation yields . The x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the graph of an equation in the xy-plane is the value of in the equation when . Substituting for in the equation yields , or . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . Therefore, the x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the resulting graph is . Note that 59/9, 6.555, and 6.556 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
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