SOLUTION: Find both the x-intercept and the y-intercept of the line given by the equation. 8x+4y+5=0

Question 174338: Find both the x-intercept and the y-intercept of the line given by the equation.
8x+4y+5=0
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, solver91311:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x+4y+5=0
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To find the y-intercept, put it into the "slope-intercept" form:
y = mx + b
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8x+4y+5=0
8x+4y= -5
4y= -8x - 5
y = -2x - 5/4
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y-intercept @ (0, -5/4)
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To find the x-intercept, set y to zero and solve for x:
8x+4y+5=0
8x+4(0)+5=0
8x+5=0
8x = -5
x = -5/8
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x-intercept @ (-5/8, 0)
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The x-intercept is at the point (a, 0) where a is the value of x when 0 is substituted for y. Conversely, the y-intercept is at the point (0, b) where b is the value of y when 0 is substituted for x.
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