X and Y Intercepts

Front

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 an 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 an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation 4x + 2y = -12?

Back

The y-intercept is -6.

Front

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

Back

The x-intercept is (8, 0).

Front

What are the x- and y-intercepts of the equation 4x - 10y = 20?

Back

x-intercept is (5, 0) and y-intercept is (0, -2).

Front

What does the point (0, 5) represent on a graph?

Back

It represents the y-intercept where the line crosses the y-axis at y = 5.

Front

What does the point (5, 0) represent on a graph?

Back

It represents the x-intercept where the line crosses the x-axis at x = 5.

Front

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

Back

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