SOLUTION: I'd really appreciate some help with my algebra, my middle school teacher just confuses me:( Here's the equation: find the y intercept and x intercept if y=2x-5

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Question 81463: I'd really appreciate some help with my algebra, my middle school teacher just confuses me:( Here's the equation:
find the y intercept and x intercept if y=2x-5

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the y-intercept is where the line crosses the y axis, x is equal to zero ... y=2(0)-5 ... y=-5

the x-intercept is where the line crosses the x axis, y is equal to zero ... 0=2x-5 ... 5=2x ... x=5/2