Question

Find the x−and y−intercepts. −2x − 5y = 20

Answer 1

-2x-5y=20 (if x= 2 )

`- 2 * 5 - 5 * y = 20`

`- 20 - 5 * y = 20`

`- 5 * y = 40`

`y = 8`

Answer 2

X=10, Y=4

Explanation:

Along the y-axis, x = 0.

2(0) + 5y = 20

5y = 20

y = 4

Your y-intercept is at (0,4).

Along the x-axis, y = 0

2x + 5(0) = 20

2x = 20

x = 10

Your x-intercept is at (10,0).