Question

What are the x and y -intercepts for the equation 5x - 4y = 10

Answer 1

x=2

y= -2.5

Explanation:

x int

1.) set y to 0 (5x -4(0)=10

solve for 5x=10

y int

1.) set x to 0

solve for -4y=10

Answer 2

x=2, y=-5/2

Explanation:

to find the 'x' intercept, set the 'y' value to zero and solve:

5x - 4(0) = 10

5x = 10

x = 2

to find the 'y' intercept, set the 'x' value to zero and solve:

x(0) - 4y = 10

-4y = 10

y = -10/4 or -5/2