SOLUTION: 3x-2y=20 Find the x & y intercept and graph the equation.

Algebra ->  Coordinate-system -> SOLUTION: 3x-2y=20 Find the x & y intercept and graph the equation.      Log On


   



Question 104473: 3x-2y=20
Find the x & y intercept and graph the equation.

Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-2y=20
You gave this equation. To find the x-intercept, substitute y=0 to the equation.
Look:
3x-2y=20
3x-2(0)=20
3x-0=20
3x=20
x=20/3 or 6.6666...
Thus, the x-interceppt is 20/3
To find the y-intercept, substitute x=0 to the equation.
Look:
3x-2y=20
3(0)-2y=20
0-2y=20
-2y=20
y=-10
For me to prove to you that there is no error, look below:
graph%28500%2C+500%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+3x%2F2-10%29