Flashcard 2 Finding x and y intercepts from equation

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation 3x + 2y = 12?

Back

6

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation 5x + 4y = 20?

Back

5

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 3x + 2y = 12?

Back

4

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 5x + 4y = 20?

Back

4

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation x + y = -8?

Back

-8

Front

Define y-intercept.

Back

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

Front

Define 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 y-intercept from an equation in standard form?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

How do you find the x-intercept from an equation in standard form?

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.