SOLUTION: What are the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation: y=-3x

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Question 962239: What are the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation: y=-3x
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Make +y+=+0+ to find x-intercept
+y+=+-3x+
+0+=+-3x+
+x+=+0+
( 0,0 )
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Make +x+=+0+ to find y-intercept
+y++=+-3%2A0+
+y+=+0+
( 0,0 )
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The x and y intercepts are the same point:
( 0,0 )