Question

What are the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of 5x-4y= -20

Answer 1

To find the intercepts, we can set the opposite variable equal to 0 and solve.

Let's find the x intercept first.

5x - 4(0) = -20

5x = -20

Divide both sides by 5.

x = -4

The x intercept is -4.

Now let's find the y intercept.

5(0) - 4y = -20

-4y = -20

Divide both sides by -4.

y = 5

The y intercept is 5.