SOLUTION: what are the x and y intercepts of the equation x^2+y^2=49 ?

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Question 359206: what are the x and y intercepts of the equation x^2+y^2=49 ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
x%5E2%2By%5E2=49+
x%5E2%2B0=49
x=0+%2B-+7
(-7,0) and (7,0)
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
x%5E2%2By%5E2=49+
0%2By%5E2=49+
y=0+%2B-+7
(0,7) and (0,-7)
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