X and Y intercepts

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What is the definition of the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, y).

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis, represented as (x, 0).

Front

How do you find the x-intercept from a linear equation?

Back

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

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.

Front

If a line has a y-intercept of -1, what does this mean?

Back

It means the line crosses the y-axis at the point (0, -1).

Front

What does it mean if a line has an x-intercept of 12?

Back

It means the line crosses the x-axis at the point (12, 0).

Front

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

Back

Look for the point where the graph touches or crosses the x-axis.

Front

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

Back

Look for the point where the graph touches or crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the significance of the intercepts in a linear equation?

Back

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