x and y intercepts

Front

What is the definition of the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a graph intersects the x-axis, meaning the value of y is zero at that point.

Front

What is the definition of the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a graph intersects the y-axis, meaning the value of x is zero at that point.

Front

How can you find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

To find the x-intercept, set y to 0 in the equation and solve for x.

Front

How can you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

To find the y-intercept, set x to 0 in the equation and solve for y.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

Given the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is 3.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

Given the equation y = -x + 5, what is the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is 5.

Front

What does it mean if a line has no x-intercept?

Back

It means the line is parallel to the x-axis and does not cross it.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What does it mean if a line has no y-intercept?

Back

It means the line is parallel to the y-axis and does not cross it.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

How do you determine the x-intercepts from a quadratic equation?

Back

Set the quadratic equation to zero and solve for x using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B