Question

find x and y intercepts 5y-3x=15

Answer 1

x-intercept: Set y=0 in the given equation and solve for x. Then write the intercept as (x,0).

Similar approach to finding the y-intercept. Seet x=0, find y, write this point as (0,y).

Answer 2

Or, just divide by 15.

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

Kinda staring at you like that.

Answer 3

If you choose to use tkhunny's suggestion, then find the intercepts in the same way: First, let x=0 and find y; then let y=0 and find x. Show your work, please.

Answer 4

Yes, it still requires the substitution or a familiarity with how the substitution will play out. DO show your work.