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For any linear equation Ax+By=c what is x intercept and y intercept

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Ax+By=C

x-intercept for y = 0:


Ax+B(0)=C\\\\Ax=C\qquad|:A\\eq0\\\\\boxed{x=(C)/(A)}

y-intercept for x = 0:


A(0)+By=C\\\\By=C\qquad|:B\\eq0\\\\\boxed{y=(C)/(B)}

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