What are the x and y intercepts of the line described by this equation 2x+4y=12.4?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-30T02:31:40

Y - intercept is $3.1$
X - intercept $6.2$

Given -

$2x+4y=12.4$

Y- Intercept

At $x=0$

$(0*2)+4y=12.4$
$4y=12.4$
$y=12.4/4=3.1$

Y - intercept is $3.1$

It means at $(0, 3.1)$ the linear curve cuts the Y axis.

X-Intercept

At $y=0$

$2x+(0*4)=12.4$
$2x=12.4$
$x=12.4=6.2$

X - intercept $6.2$
It means at $(6.2, 0)$ the linear curve cuts the X axis.

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