x-intercept
We know a line intercepts the x-axis of a graph whenever y = 0
Therefore to determine the x intercept of the graph of the equation
y = 0.5x+ 5
we set y = 0, then
0 = 0.5x + 5
Solving the equation...
-5 = 0.5x
-5/0.5 = -10 = x
Answer: the x intercept is x = -10