Finding X and Y intercepts

Front

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

Back

(0, 5)

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 3x + 8y = 24?

Back

(8, 0)

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x + 8?

Back

(0, 8)

Front

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

Back

True

Front

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

Back

False

Front

Define x-intercept.

Back

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

Front

Define y-intercept.

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the graph of a function 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 + 5y = 10?

Back

(5, 0)