SOLUTION: what is the x and y intercept of 2x plus 8y=-24

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Question 682967: what is the x and y intercept of 2x plus 8y=-24
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2x+8y=-24
For X intercept plug y=0
2x+0=-24
2x=-24
/2
x=-12
For Y intercept plug x =0
0+8y=-24
8y=-24
/-8
y=-3