x and y intercepts

Front

What are the x and y intercepts of a linear equation?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis (y=0), and the y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis (x=0).

Front

How do you find the x-intercept of the equation 4x - 10y = 20?

Back

To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x. The x-intercept is (5, 0).

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of the equation 4x - 10y = 20?

Back

To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y. The y-intercept is (0, -2).

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 3x + 8y = 24?

Back

The x-intercept is found by setting y=0. The x-intercept is (8, 0).

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation 9x + 3y = -18?

Back

The y-intercept is found by setting x=0. The y-intercept is (0, -6).

Front

How can you identify the x-intercept from a graph?

Back

The x-intercept can be identified as the point where the graph intersects the x-axis.

Front

How can you identify the y-intercept from a graph?

Back

The y-intercept can be identified as the point where the graph intersects the y-axis.

Front

What does the point (4, 0) represent in terms of intercepts?

Back

The point (4, 0) represents the x-intercept of a linear equation.

Front

What does the point (0, -6) represent in terms of intercepts?

Back

The point (0, -6) represents the y-intercept of a linear equation.

Front

What is the significance of intercepts in a linear equation?

Back

Intercepts help to graph the equation and understand its behavior in relation to the axes.