Question

Find the x-and y-intercept of the equation

5x+3y=15

Answer 1

For the x intercept, let y=0
5x + 3(0)=15
5x + 0=15
5x = 15
Divide both sides by 5
X=3
(3,0)

For the y intercept, let x=0
5(0) + 3y=15
0+3y=15
3y=15
Divide both sides by 3
Y=5
(0,5)