SOLUTION: What is the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation 13x+24y = -5 (no fractions)?

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Question 377701: What is the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation 13x+24y = -5 (no fractions)?
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
13x%2B24y+=+-5
13x+=+-5
x=-5%2F13
(-5%2F13,0)
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
13x%2B24y+=+-5
0%2B24y=-5
24y=-5
y=-5%2F24
(0,-5%2F24)