Question

What are the x and y Intercepts for the equation / graph 2x + 5y = 10

Answer 1

y-intercept: 2

x-intercept: 5

Explanation:

2x + 5y = 10

Let x = 0

2(0) + 5y = 10

y = 2

y-intercept: 2

Let y = 0:

2x + 5(0) = 10

2x = 10

x = 5

x-intercept = 5