Question

Determine the intercepts of the line.

y + 5 = 2(x+1)
y-intercept:

X-intercept:

Answer 1

Y intercept: -3

X intercept: 1.5

Explanation:

Find the y intercept by setting x equal to 0 and solving for y:

y + 5 = 2(x + 1)

y + 5 = 2(0 + 1)

y + 5 = 2(1)

y + 5 = 2

y = -3

Find the x intercept by setting y equal to 0 and solving for x:

y + 5 = 2(x + 1)

0 + 5 = 2(x + 1)

5 = 2(x + 1)

5 = 2x + 2

3 = 2x

1.5 = x

So, the y intercept is -3 and the x intercept is 1.5