Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in Two Variables - 2.1 Exercises - Page 143: 3

Answer

$y=0$; solve for $x$; $x=0$; solve for $y$;

Work Step by Step

To find the $x$ intercept, we set $y=0$, so that the coordinate becomes $(x,0)$ and solve for $x$. Similarly, to find the $y$ intercept, we set $x=0$, so that the coordinate becomes $(0,y)$ and solve for $y$.
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