03.03 mc) find the ordered pairs for the x - and y-intercepts of the equation 5x - 6y = 30 and select the appropriate option below.

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Reece Guzman

9 March, 05:05

03.03 mc) find the ordered pairs for the x - and y-intercepts of the equation 5x - 6y = 30 and select the appropriate option below.

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Paula Flores · Answer 1

5x - 6y = 30

to find x intercept, sub in 0 for y

5x - 6 (0) = 30

5x = 30

x = 30/5

x = 6 ... so the x intercept is (6,0)

to find the y intercept, sub in 0 for x

5 (0) - 6y = 30

-6y = 30

y = 30/-6

y = - 5 ... so the y intercept is (0,-5)