Identifying & Graphing Intercepts

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What is the definition of x-intercept?

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Where the graph crosses the x-axis.

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What is the definition of y-intercept?

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Where the graph crosses the y-axis.

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

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Set y=0, then solve for x.

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

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Set x=0, then solve for y.

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x-intercept (2, 0), y-intercept (0, -8).

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(0, 7).

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(2, 0).

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

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It represents the origin, where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.

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What is the significance of intercepts in graphing linear equations?

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Intercepts help to determine the points where the line crosses the axes, aiding in graphing.

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If a line has a positive slope, what can be said about its intercepts?

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The y-intercept will be above the x-axis if the x-intercept is positive.