x and y intercepts

Front

What is the x-intercept of a graph?

Back

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

Front

What is the y-intercept of a graph?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The x-intercept is (8, 0).

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is (0, 3).

Front

Identify the x-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 4.

Back

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

Front

Identify the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = -x + 5.

Back

The y-intercept is (0, 5).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

It means the line is vertical and does not cross the y-axis.