SOLUTION: How do I find the x and y intercepts of: -15x+y=25 I know to substitute 0 for x and y, but it looks weird? Thanks in advance,

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Question 557031: How do I find the x and y intercepts of:
-15x+y=25
I know to substitute 0 for x and y, but it looks weird?
Thanks in advance,
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The y-axis is the line with the equation x=0. The point where the line intersects the y-axis, the y-intercept, has x=0. You just substitute and find the value for y.
-15%2A0%2By=25 --> y=25
The x-axis is the line with the equation y=0. The point where the line intersects the x-axis, the x-intercept, has y=0. You just substitute and find the value for x.
-15x%2B0=25 --> x=25%2F%28-15%29=-5%2F3