SOLUTION: Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of each equation. Do not graph the line. {{{5x+6y=30}}}

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Question 900975: Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of each equation. Do not graph the line.
5x%2B6y=30
Answer by Jc0110(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find x-intercept, y is equal to 0.
5x%2B6y=30
5x%2B6%280%29=30
5x%2B0=30
5x=30
x=30%2F5
x=6
Therefore, the coordinate of x-intercept is (6,0).

To find y-intercept, x is equal to 0.
5x%2B6y=30
5%280%29%2B6y=30
0%2B6y=30
6y=30
y=30%2F6
y=5
Therefore, the coordinate of y-intercept is (0,5).