1. **State the problem:** Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the function $$y=\frac{5x}{x-1}$$.
2. **Recall definitions:**
- The x-intercept occurs where $$y=0$$.
- The y-intercept occurs where $$x=0$$.
3. **Find the x-intercept:**
Set $$y=0$$:
$$0=\frac{5x}{x-1}$$
For a fraction to be zero, the numerator must be zero (and denominator not zero):
$$5x=0 \implies x=0$$
Check denominator at $$x=0$$:
$$0-1=-1 \neq 0$$, so valid.
4. **Find the y-intercept:**
Set $$x=0$$:
$$y=\frac{5\cdot 0}{0-1}=\frac{0}{-1}=0$$
5. **Summary:**
- x-intercept: $$(0,0)$$
- y-intercept: $$(0,0)$$
Both intercepts are at the origin.
Intercepts E0044A
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