What is the x-intercept of this equation?

5x - 4y = 20

responses

y = -5

5x = 20 + 4y

x = 4

-4y = 20 - 5x

1 answer

To find the x-intercept of the equation 5x - 4y = 20, we set y = 0 and solve for x.

5x - 4(0) = 20

5x = 20

x = 4

Therefore, the x-intercept of the equation is 4.