What are the intercepts of y=6(x+8)?

1 Answer
Nov 6, 2015

x-intercept =8
y-intercept = 48

Explanation:

graph{y = -6(x+8) [-65.9, 65.73, -52.5, 16.1]}

An intercept is where a line crosses an axis.

First you multiply both sides by 1 so y=6(x+8).

Next set y=0 to find the x-intercept .
0=6(x+8)

distribute 6
0 = -6x-48

and solve for x
48=6x
x=8

To find the y-intercept , set x=0 and solve.

y=6(0)48
y=48