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What is the x- and y- intercepts of the equation 5x-3y=30

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to find the x int, sub in 0 for y and solve for x
5x - 3y = 30
5x - 3(0) = 30
5x = 30
x = 30/5
x = 6....so the x int is (6,0)

to find the y int, sub in 0 for x and solve for y
5x - 3y = 30
5(0) - 3y = 30
-3y = 30
y = 30/-3
y = -10...so ur y int is (0,-10)
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