Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of — 2 + 3y = 37. State your answers as

whole numbers or as improper fractions in simplest form.

Answer 1

This will be true for all equations you ever come across.

x-intercepts are found by setting y=0 and solving for x.

y-intercepts are fond by setting x=0 and solving for y.

Equation: -x+3y=37

x-intercept: set y=0
Solve -x + 3(0) = 37 for x.

y-intercept: set x=0
Solve -(0) + 3y = 37 for y.
This one will have a fraction answer. Be sure to reduce the fraction.