SOLUTION: 4x + y = -24 I need to find the X and Y intercepts of this equation. I know that x=-6 and y=-24I just need to know some help knowing how to get there. Any help on this would be

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: 4x + y = -24 I need to find the X and Y intercepts of this equation. I know that x=-6 and y=-24I just need to know some help knowing how to get there. Any help on this would be      Log On


   



Question 314162: 4x + y = -24
I need to find the X and Y intercepts of this equation.
I know that x=-6 and y=-24I just need to know some help knowing how to get there.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
+4x+%2B+y+=+-24
+4x+%2B+0+=+-24
+4x=+-24
+x=-6
(-6,0)
.
.
.
To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
+4x+%2B+y+=+-24
+4%280%29%2By=-24
+y=-24
(0,-24)