To find the x- and y-intercepts of the equation \( \frac{5y}{3} - 4x = 15 \), we can do the following:
Finding the y-intercept:
The y-intercept occurs when \( x = 0 \). Substitute \( x = 0 \) into the equation:
\[ \frac{5y}{3} - 4(0) = 15 \] \[ \frac{5y}{3} = 15 \] To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides by 3:
\[ 5y = 45 \] Now, solve for \( y \) by dividing by 5:
\[ y = 9 \]
So, the y-intercept is \( (0, 9) \).
Finding the x-intercept:
The x-intercept occurs when \( y = 0 \). Substitute \( y = 0 \) into the equation:
\[ \frac{5(0)}{3} - 4x = 15 \] \[ -4x = 15 \] Now, solve for \( x \) by dividing by -4:
\[ x = -\frac{15}{4} \]
So, the x-intercept is \( \left(-\frac{15}{4}, 0\right) \).
Summary of intercepts:
- The y-intercept is \( (0, 9) \).
- The x-intercept is \( \left(-\frac{15}{4}, 0\right) \).