find the x-intercept for 5y-2x=15?

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find the x-intercept for 5y-2x=15?

help and explain please

2007-08-02 08:48:58 · 3 answers · asked by Lori 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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The x-intercept is the point at which the curve crosses the x-axis. To find the x-intercept, set y = 0, since y = 0 for points on the x-axis.

5y - 2x = 15
5(0) - 2x = 15
0 - 2x = 15
-2x = 15
x = -7.5, or (-7.5, 0)

2007-08-02 08:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the first guy is fast and correct!

5(0) - 2x = 15
0 - 2x = 15
-2x = 15
x = -7.5

2007-08-02 15:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2007-08-02 15:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋