Find the x and y Intercepts x+5y=8

Problem

x+5*y=8

Solution

1. Find the x-intercept by setting y=0 in the equation.

x+5*(0)=8

2. Solve for x to determine the point where the line crosses the x-axis.

x=8

3. Find the y-intercept by setting x=0 in the equation.

0+5*y=8

4. Solve for y by dividing both sides of the equation by 5

5*y=8

y=8/5

Final Answer

x-intercept: *(8,0), y-intercept: *(0,8/5)

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