Math Problem Statement

find the x and y intercept of the graph of 5x+3y=15 And show work in standard form

Solution

To find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15, follow these steps:


1. Standard Form of the Equation

The given equation is already in standard form: 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15 In this form, Ax+By=CAx + By = C, where A=5A = 5, B=3B = 3, and C=15C = 15.


2. Find the x-intercept

The x-intercept occurs when y=0y = 0. Substituting y=0y = 0 into the equation:

5x+3(0)=155x + 3(0) = 15 Simplify: 5x=155x = 15 Divide both sides by 5: x=3x = 3

Thus, the x-intercept is: (3,0)(3, 0)


3. Find the y-intercept

The y-intercept occurs when x=0x = 0. Substituting x=0x = 0 into the equation:

5(0)+3y=155(0) + 3y = 15 Simplify: 3y=153y = 15 Divide both sides by 3: y=5y = 5

Thus, the y-intercept is: (0,5)(0, 5)


Final Answer:

  • x-intercept: (3,0)(3, 0)
  • y-intercept: (0,5)(0, 5)

Verification:

  1. Substituting x=3x = 3 and y=0y = 0 into 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15: 5(3)+3(0)=15True.5(3) + 3(0) = 15 \quad \text{True.}
  2. Substituting x=0x = 0 and y=5y = 5 into 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15: 5(0)+3(5)=15True.5(0) + 3(5) = 15 \quad \text{True.}

Everything checks out correctly.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the slope of the line 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15?
  2. How do you rewrite 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15 in slope-intercept form?
  3. What are the steps to graph the line 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15?
  4. How do you find the midpoint between the x-intercept and y-intercept?
  5. How do you solve for a point (x,y)(x, y) that satisfies 5x+3y=155x + 3y = 15 given x=1x = 1?

Tip: In a standard form equation Ax+By=CAx + By = C, the x-intercept is found by setting y=0y = 0, and the y-intercept is found by setting x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Intercepts

Formulas

To find x-intercept: set y = 0
To find y-intercept: set x = 0

Theorems

Standard Form of a Linear Equation (Ax + By = C)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10