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Given the equation 5x + 3y = 15, which statement is true?

-The x-intercept is 5, and the y-intercept is 3.
-The x-intercept is 3, and the y-intercept is 5.
-The x-intercept is –, and the y-intercept is 15.
-There is not enough information to determine the intercepts.

User Slaurent
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Answer:

Explanation:

5x+3y=15

divide by 15


(x)/(3) +(y)/(5) =1

which is of the form


(x)/(a) +(y)/(b) =1

where a and b are x & y intercepts.

x-intercept=3

y-inntercept=5

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