SOLUTION: What are the 'x' and 'y' intercepts of the equation 2y+17=6x-19

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Question 368572: What are the 'x' and 'y' intercepts of the equation 2y+17=6x-19
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x.
2y%2B17=6x-19
0%2B17=6x-19
6x=36
x=6
(6,0)
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y.
2y%2B17=6x-19
2y%2B17=0-19
2y=-36
y=-18
(0,-18)