Intercepts

Front

What is the definition of a y-intercept?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of an x-intercept?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

(0, 5)

Front

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

Back

(3, 0) and (0, 6)

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = -1?

Back

(0, -1)

Front

What is the x-intercept of the line represented by the equation x = -1?

Back

(-1, 0)

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation 4x + 2y = 14?

Back

(0, 7)