determine x intercept and y intercept

Question

with a line y=3/2x+-5/2 what is the x and y intercept

Answer 1

Caitlin,

x intercept is when y is zero and y intercept is when x is zero

y=3/2(0)-5/2 =. y intercept: y=-5/2

0=3/2x-5/2

<=>(3/2)x=5/2

<=>3x=5 => intercept: x=5/3