Find the x-and y-intercepts of this equation. -2x+5y=20

Jaden Easton

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2020-11-23

Find the x-and y-intercepts of this equation.
2x+5y=20

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Obiajulu

Obiajulu

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Calculation:
Consider the following function
2x+5y=20
For x-intercept put y=0
2x+5(0)=20
2x=20
x=202
x=10
Hence, the x-intercept is at (-10, 0)
For y-intercept put x=0
2(0)+5y=20
5y=20
y=205
y=4
Hence, the y-intercept is at (0, 4)

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