1. **State the problem:** Find the x- and y-intercepts of the line given by the equation $$y = \frac{9}{5}x + 32$$.
2. **Recall intercept definitions:**
- The **y-intercept** is where the line crosses the y-axis, so $x=0$.
- The **x-intercept** is where the line crosses the x-axis, so $y=0$.
3. **Find the y-intercept:**
Substitute $x=0$ into the equation:
$$y = \frac{9}{5} \times 0 + 32 = 32$$
So the y-intercept is at the point $(0, 32)$.
4. **Find the x-intercept:**
Set $y=0$ and solve for $x$:
$$0 = \frac{9}{5}x + 32$$
$$\frac{9}{5}x = -32$$
Multiply both sides by $\cancel{\frac{5}{9}}$ to isolate $x$:
$$x = -32 \times \cancel{\frac{5}{9}}$$
$$x = -\frac{160}{9}$$
So the x-intercept is at the point $\left(-\frac{160}{9}, 0\right)$.
5. **Answer:**
- x-intercept: $\left(-\frac{160}{9}, 0\right)$
- y-intercept: $(0, 32)$
6. **Match with options:** This corresponds to option D.
**Final answer:** x-intercept = $\left(-\frac{160}{9}, 0\right)$; y-intercept = $(0, 32)$.
Intercepts Fahrenheit 14277E
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