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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 57

Graph each equation in a rectangular coordinate system. 3x -18=0

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Identify the given equation: \(3x - 18 = 0\).
Rewrite the equation to isolate \(x\): add 18 to both sides to get \(3x = 18\).
Divide both sides by 3 to solve for \(x\): \(x = \frac{18}{3}\).
Simplify the right side to find the constant value of \(x\): \(x = 6\).
Interpret the equation \(x = 6\) as a vertical line crossing the x-axis at 6; to graph it, draw a straight vertical line through all points where \(x\) is 6.

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