SOLUTION: I tried this problem and still do not have a answer. What are the x,y intercepts for this line? (-4,5)(8,-7)

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Question 967683: I tried this problem and still do not have a answer.
What are the x,y intercepts for this line?
(-4,5)(8,-7)

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
to find out what are the , intercepts for this line, first use given points to find equation of a line
(,)


........eq.1
solve eq.1 for


(,)


.....eq.2
substitute





....go to and find



so, the equation of your line is
since y-intercept occurs where , so it is at
x-intercept occurs where , so it is at =>



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