5.3 Standard Form and X- and Y-Intercepts

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What is the definition of the x-intercept?

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The x-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-coordinate is zero. It is represented as (x, 0).

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What is the definition of the y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is zero. It is represented as (0, y).

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How do you find the x-intercept of an equation?

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

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How do you find the y-intercept of an equation?

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

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The x-intercept is (5, 0).

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The y-intercept is (0, -2).

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The y-intercept is (0, -1).

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The y-intercept is (0, 5).

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What does the point (2, 0) represent on a graph?

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The point (2, 0) represents the x-intercept of the graph.

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What does the point (0, 3) represent on a graph?

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The point (0, 3) represents the y-intercept of the graph.