What is the x-intercept of #4x-5y=15#?

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Meave60
Jan 8, 2016

The x-intercept is #(15/4,0)#.

Explanation:

The x-intercept is the point at which #y=0#. Substitute 0 for #y# in the equation.

#4x-5y=15#

#4x-5(0)=15#

Simplify.

#4x=15#

Divide both sides by #4#.

#x=15/4#

The x-intercept is #(15/4,0)#.

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