SOLUTION: what are the intercepts of the equation?graph the equation 3x+5y=15

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Question 781447: what are the intercepts of the equation?graph the equation
3x+5y=15
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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The x intercept is the x value when y = 0. 3x * 5(0) = 15. 3x=15. x=5. (5,0) is the point.


The y intercept is the y value when x = 0. 3(0) +5y = 15. 5y = 15. y =3. (0,3) is the point.


The graph is a line that passes through both points.


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