x and y intercepts

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What is the y-intercept?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a graph?

Back

To find the y-intercept from a graph, look for the point where the line intersects the y-axis.

Front

What is the x-intercept?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the x-intercept from a graph?

Back

To find the x-intercept from a graph, look for the point where the line intersects the x-axis.

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

Back

If a line has no x-intercept, it means the line is parallel to the x-axis and does not cross it.

Front

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

Back

If a line has no y-intercept, it means the line is vertical and does not cross the y-axis.

Front

What are the coordinates of the y-intercept?

Back

The coordinates of the y-intercept are always (0, y).

Front

What are the coordinates of the x-intercept?

Back

The coordinates of the x-intercept are always (x, 0).

Front

What is another term for the x-intercept?

Back

Another term for the x-intercept is 'root' or 'zero' of the function.

Front

How can you determine the y-intercept from a table of values?

Back

The y-intercept can be determined from a table of values by finding the row where x = 0.