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Find the x and y-intercepts of the line whose equation is 3x+ 5y=-15

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X - Intercept: 3x + 5y = -15
3x + 5(0) = -15
3x + 0 = -15
3x = -15
3 3
x = -5
(x, y) = (-5, 0)

Y - Intercept: 3x + 5y = -15
3(0) + 5y = -15
0 + 5y = -15
5y = -15
5 5
y = -3
(x, y) = (0, -3)
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