Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of 7x – 10y = 30. State your answers as

whole numbers or as improper fractions in simplest form.
x-intercept:
y-intercept:

Answer 1

Explanation:

For x-intercept:

Substitute y=0:

7x-10(0)=30

7x=30

x=30/7

For y-intercept:

Substitute x=0:

7(0)-10y=30

-10y=30

y=-30/10

y=-3

Answer 2

x-intercept: 7/30

y-intercept: −3

Explanation: