SOLUTION: state the x and y-intercept of the equation 5x-7y=14

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Question 227571: state the x and y-intercept of the equation 5x-7y=14
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the y-intercept, set x=0:
5x-7y=14
5(0)-7y=14
-7y=14
y = -2
y-intercept @ (0,-2)
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To find the x-intercept, set y=0:
5x-7y=14
5x-7(0)=14
5x=14
x = 14/5
x-intercept @ (14/5, 0)