Question

Determine the x and y intercepts for the line 3x – 5y + 15 = 0. Show your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The x and y intercepts occur when either x or y = 0

For the y intercept, x = 0

3(0) - 5y + 15 = 0

- 5y + 15 = 0                  Subtract 15 from both sides.

-5y = - 15                       Divide by - 5

-5y / -5 = - 15/-5

y = 3

For x intercept, y = 0

3x - 5(0) + 15 = 0

3x + 15 = 0                    Subtract 15 from both sides

3x = - 15                        Divide by 3

3x/3 = - 15/3

x = - 5

xintercept = (-5,0)

yintercept = (0,3)