Finding x and y-intercepts

Front

True or false: The x-intercept of a function ALWAYS occurs where y is equal to zero.

Back

True

Front

Give the y-intercept of the equation 5x + y = 5.

Back

(0, 5)

Front

Give the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x + 8.

Back

(0, 8)

Front

What is the x-intercept shown on the graph?

Back

(-2, 0)

Front

What is the x-intercept of the line represented by the equation?

Back

(-1, 0)

Front

Define x-intercept.

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the x-axis, meaning y = 0.

Front

Define y-intercept.

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the y-axis, meaning x = 0.

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 x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3y = 6?

Back

(3, 0)