The temperature in an experiment is increased at a constant rate over a period of time until the 5

temperature reaches O°C. The equation y = 5/2x-80 gives the temperature y in degrees Celsius x hou

after the experiment begins.

Find the x- and y-intercepts for the situation. Complete the explanation of the interpretation of the x-

and y-intercepts.

The x-intercept is

The y-intercept is

The x-intercept means it takes (select)

The y-intercept represents the (select)