Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of 2x + 3y = 12. State your answers as

whole numbers or as improper fractions in simplest form.

Answer 1

X intercept 6

Y intercept 4

Explanation:

X intercept is when Y=0

substitute y=0

`2x + 3y = 12 \\ 2x + 3 * 0 = 12 \\ 2x = 12 \\ x = 6`

for Y intercept, substitute X = 0

`2x + 3y = 12 \\ 2 * 0 + 3y = 12 \\ 3y = 12 \\ y = 4`