Question

Plot the x- and y-intercepts to graph the equation y=-x-5

Answer 1

We have been given:
`y=-x-5`

We need to plot x-intercept and y-intercept

For, x-intercept we put y=0 we get:

`0=-x-5`

`x=-5`

So, x-intercept is: (-5,0).

For, y-intercept we put x=0 we get:

`y=0-5`

`y=-5`

So, y-intercept is: (0,-5).

We need to plot x and y intercepts.

Please look at the attachment for the plot of intercepts.

Answer 2

The y intercept is the y value determined when x = 0
y = -0 - 5
y = - 5
The y intercept is (0,-5)

The x intercept is where y = 0
0 = -x - 5
5= -x
x = - 5
The x intercept is (- 5, 0)