SOLUTION: x/5 - y/8 =1 Graph the equation using x and y intercepts. I understand the x and y intercepts but am having a hard time getting to that point. Any help would be appreciated! Th

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Question 754621: x/5 - y/8 =1
Graph the equation using x and y intercepts. I understand the x and y intercepts but am having a hard time getting to that point. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Lexi

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The x-intercept is at ( x,0 )
The y-intercept is at ( 0,y )

Multiply both sides by

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x-intercept:



( 5,0 )
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y-intercept:




( 0,-8 )
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Here's the plot:


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