The x-intercept occurs where y = 0. So to find the x intercept, set y = 0 and solve the equation for x.
The y intercept occurs where x = 0. So to find the y intercept, set x = 0 and solve the equation for y.
Janii T.
asked • 09/09/19Find the x-intercept and y-intercept from the following linear equation: 5x+3y=15
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Mark H. answered • 09/09/19
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The x intercept is the value of x when y = 0 (when the line crosses the x axis). Simply plug in y = 0 to get:
5x = 15
x = 3
To find the y intercept, plug in x = 0 and solve
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