SOLUTION: How do you figure out about identifying graph equations with intercepts. Such questions as 6x + 5y + 7 = 0

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: How do you figure out about identifying graph equations with intercepts. Such questions as 6x + 5y + 7 = 0 This question is from textbook Mathematical Applications

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How do you figure out about identifying graph equations with intercepts. Such questions as 6x + 5y + 7 = 0
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If I understand your question, put it into standard slope intercept form,
y=mx+b. b is the y intercept.
6x+5y+7=0
5y=-6x-7
y = -(6/5)x - 7/5
The y intercept is -7/5, and the slope is -6/5
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To find the x intercept, set y = 0
6x + 5*0 + 7 = 0
6x = -7
x = -7/6