SOLUTION: how do i solve this question? Find the intercepts for the graph of the given equation. 8x-7y=112

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Find the intercepts for the graph of the given equation.
8x-7y=112

Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, lefty4ever26:
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the x-intercept, set and solve for .
To find the y-intercept, set and solve for .

Answer by lefty4ever26(59)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-intercept is where y=0. Plug in 0 for y and solve for x.
8x-7(0)=112
x=14 So your x-intercept is at (14,0).
Y-intercept is where x=0. Plug in 0 for x and solve for y.
8(0)-7y=112
y=-16 So you y-intercept is at (0,-16).

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