Find the Zero of the Linear Function $$F ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { 7 } x - 9$$

question 249

Multiple Choice

Find the zero of the linear function.
- $$F ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { 7 } x - 9$$

• A) 63
• B) \(\frac { 9 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(- 63\)
• D) \(- \frac { 9 } { 7 }\)

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