Question

Find the x and y intercepts. Write your answer as x =
y =
2x + 5y = 10

Answer 1

The x-intercept is present where y = 0

2x + 5y - 10 = 0
2x - 10 = -5y
2x - 10 = -5(0)
2x = 10
x = 5

The y-intercept is present where x = 0

2x + 5y = 10
2x + 5y - 10 = 0
5y - 10 = -2(0)
5y = 10
y = 2