Question

Find the x- and y-intercepts of the equation -5x+y=30

Answer 1

• x-intercept: -6
• y-intercept: 30

Explanation:

You can put the equation into intercept form by dividing by 30:

-5x/30 + y/30 = 1

x/(-6) + y/30 = 1

Intercept form is ...

x/(x-intercept) +y/(y-intercept) = 1

This lets us recognize the x-intercept as -6 and the y-intercept as 30.