1. Find the x- and y-intercepts algebraically, showing all work for:

Question

y = –(2/3)x + 30

Answer 1

For the line
L : y=mx+b
the y intercept is b (i.e. when x=0), and the x-intercept is -b/m (i.e. when y=0)
For the given equation, m=-2/3, b=30. Find the intercepts.