Question

What is the the y-intercept and x-intercept of the line. 4x - 4y= 36

Answer 1

Answer:

x-intercept: (9,0)

y-intercept: (0,-9)  

Step-by-step explanation:

The x-intercept and y-intercept is the point at which a line intersects the x-axis and y-axis, respectively. All points on the x-axis have a y-value of 0, while all points on the y-axis have an x-value of 0. Thus, to find the x and y intercepts, substitute 0 for one of the variables in the equation, then solve for the other.

1) To find the x-intercept, substitute 0 for y. Then, isolate x.

$4x-4(0)=36\\4x-0=36\\4x = 36\\x = 9$

So, the x-intercept must be (9,0).

2) To find the y-intercept, substitute 0 for x. Then, isolate y.

$4(0)-4y = 36\\0-4y = 36\\-4y = 36\\y = -9$

So, the y-intercept must be (0,-9).