SOLUTION: graph the equation 5x + 8y + 40 = 0 and determine the x and y interceps.

Question 630930: graph the equation 5x + 8y + 40 = 0 and determine the x and y interceps.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
graph the equation 5x + 8y + 40 = 0 and determine the x and y interceps.
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x-intercept = ?
Let y = 0
Then 5x = -40
x = -8
That is the x-intercept.
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y-intercept = ?
Let x = 0
Then 8y = -40
y = -5
That is the y-intercept.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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