SOLUTION: Find the x- and y-intercepts of the line 3x-5y=-12 A. (0,-4),(12/5,0) B. (-4,0),(0,12/5) C. (0,-4),(5/12,0) D. (-4,0),(0,5/12)

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Question 169829: Find the x- and y-intercepts of the line 3x-5y=-12
A. (0,-4),(12/5,0)
B. (-4,0),(0,12/5)
C. (0,-4),(5/12,0)
D. (-4,0),(0,5/12)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x-intercept


To find the x-intercept, plug in and solve for x


Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Multiply and 0 to get 0.


Simplify.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


So the x-intercept is .


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y-intercept


To find the y-intercept, plug in and solve for y


Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Multiply and 0 to get 0.


Simplify.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


So the y-intercept is .


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