Problem 1

Determine the x- and y-intercepts for this line:

 Procedure Solution

1. Locate the point where the line crosses the x-axis:

( –2, 0 )

 x-intercept = ( –2, 0 )
y-intercept = ( 0, –8 )
2. Locate the point where the line crosses the y-axis;

( 0, –8 )

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