Graphing Using Intercepts. USE YOUR NOTES

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 3x + 4y = 24?

Back

The x-intercept is 8.

Front

What are the x- and y-intercepts for the equation 2x + y = 6?

Back

The x-intercept is (6, 0) and the y-intercept is (0, 6).

Front

Does the table show any intercepts?

Back

Yes, it shows an x-intercept.

Front

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

Back

The x-intercept is 5 and the y-intercept is -2.

Front

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

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

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

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

The general form is Ax + By = C.

Front

What does the x-intercept represent on a graph?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the x-axis.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent on a graph?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

Front

If a linear equation has no x-intercept, what does that imply?

Back

The line is parallel to the x-axis.