Ax +By = C. I am asked to find the x-intercept and the y intercept. I look at the equation and am not sure how to proceed. Please tell me what to do—how do I find the x-intercept and the y-intercept?
2007-01-23 01:12:41 · 5 answers · asked by 511@ 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
the x intercept is when y=0
so Ax+by=c when y=0 you get
Ax=c
X=c/A
the y intercept is when X=0
and in this case you get
By=c
y=C/b
so the x-intercept is (C/A,0) and the y-intercept is (0,C/B)
2007-01-23 01:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ax + By = C
solution : Ax +By = C
For X intercept put Y = 0 (zero)
Ax + B (0) = C
Ax = C
x = A / C (ans)
For Y intercept Put X = 0 (Zero)
Ax + By =C
A(0) + By = C
By = C
y = C / B (ans)
as far as i know i hope the asnwer i gave is right but plz make it confirm by other users as well ok
2007-01-23 01:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The y intercept is where x=0: A0 +By = C; y = C/B.
The x intercept is where y=0: Ax + B0 = C; x = C/A
2007-01-23 01:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by fcas80 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The x intercept occurs when x=0, the y intercept occurs when y=0. If you can't find the answer now, then think about it until you "get it".
2007-01-23 01:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to find the x intercept set y equal to zero
x=c/b
to find the y intercept, set x equal to zero
y=c/a
2007-01-23 01:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by poseidenneptune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋