Question

Find the gradient and intercept on the x and y axes of the straight line with the following equation.

y + 5x = 13
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Answer 1

gradient is 5

Explanation:

x intercept, replace y with 0

y +5x= 13

0+ 5x =13

0 - 13= -5x

-13= -5x

-13/-5 = -5x/-5

x = 13/5

y intercept, replace x with 0

y+5x=13

y+5(0)=13

y+0=13

y =13