1. **Problem Statement:** Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the line described. 2. **Understanding intercepts:** - The x-intercept is where the line crosses the x-axis, so $y=0$ at this point. - The y-intercept is where the line crosses the y-axis, so $x=0$ at this point. 3. **Given information:** - The line crosses the x-axis approximately at $x = -0.5$. - The line crosses the y-axis approximately at $y = 2.5$. 4. **Answer:** - (a) x-intercept: $-0.5$ - (b) y-intercept: $2.5$