X and Y Intercepts

Front

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

Back

x-int = 5, y-int = -2

Front

What is the y-intercept of a line represented by the point (0, -6)?

Back

The y-intercept is -6.

Front

Find the x-intercept of the equation x - 4y = 8.

Back

x-int = 8

Front

Find the x-intercept for the equation 3x + 2y = 12.

Back

x-int = 4

Front

Name the x- and y-intercepts for the equation 2x + y = 6.

Back

x-int = 3, y-int = 6

Front

What is the definition of an x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis (y=0).

Front

What is the definition of a y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis (x=0).

Front

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

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

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

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 5x + 3y = 15?

Back

x-int = 3.