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Determine the x-intercept and y-intercept of the line

2x - 5y = 20.
Express your answer as an ordered pair pleas
x-intercept: ( , )

y-intercept: ( , )​

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Explanation:

step 1. the x intercept is when y=0.

step 2. 2x -5(0) = 20 or x = 10.

step 3. the x intercept is (10, 0)

step 4. the y intercept is when x=0.

step 5. 2(0) - 5y = 20 or y = -4

step 6. the y intercept is (0, -4).

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