Question

What is the y-intercept and x-intercept for the equation -3x - 4 = -5y - 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

=> -3x - 4 = -5y - 8

=> 8 - 4 = 3x - 5y

=> 4 = 3x + (-5)y

=> 1 = (3x/4) + (-5y/4)

=> 1 = x/(4/3) + y/(-4/5)

Compare this with x/a + y/b = 1 where a and b are x & y intercepts.

Here,

x intercept = 4/3

y intercept = -4/5