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Find the x- and y-intercept(s) of the line y = -5x + 8.

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Answer:

x-intercept: (8/5, 0)

y-intercept: (0, 8)

Explanation:

y = mx + b has y-intercept at b.

y = -5x + 8 has y-intercept at 8. The point is (0, 8).

The x-intercept occurs when y = 0.

-5x + 8 = 0

-5x = -8

x = 8/5

The x-intercept is 8/5, so the point is (8/5, 0).

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