Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts for the following equation:
y=-3x + 27

Answer 1

x=9

Explanation:

to find ×=-intercept/zero substitute y=0 0=-3x+27

move the variable to find the left hand side and change its sign 3x=27

divide both sides of the equation by 3x=9

Answer 2

y- intercept: 27
x-intercept: 9