Equation 2y+5x=40. Interprt the intercepts

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    Equation 2y+5x=40. Interprt the intercepts

    Y intercept is when X = 0
    2y + 5(0) = 40
    2y = 40

    Divide each side by 2
    y = 20

    X intercept is when Y = 0
    2(0) + 5x = 40
    5x = 40

    Divide each side by 5
    x = 8
     

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