QUIZ 3-1: Interpreting & Finding X & Y Intercepts

What are the x- and y -intercepts on this graph?

• x-intercept: (0,5)

  y-intercept: (0,5)

• x-intercept: (5,0)

  y-intercept: (5,0)

• x-intercept: (5,0)

  y-intercept: (0,5)

• x-intercept: (0,0)

  y-intercept: (5,0)

The graph represents the height of a burning candle.  What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• the time it takes to burn the entire candle
• the rate at which the candle is losing height
• the change in the height of the candle each hour
• the original height of the candle

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What does the x-intercept of the graph represent?

• The number of cookies the presenter had before making any presentations

• The maximum number of cookies the presenter gave away during every presentation

• The number of presentations the presenter made per hour

• The maximum number of presentations the presenter made before running out of cookies

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

The graph represents the money in a savings account.  What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The initial deposit was $30
• $30 is added to the account each week
• It took 30 weeks to same enough money to open an account
• not enough information

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

The graph shows the weight of a bucket as it is filled with sand. What is the weight of the empty bucket?

• 0 pounds

• 1 pound

• 2 pounds

• 6 pounds

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.B.4

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

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Give the y-intercept

y = 3x - 8

• (-8, 0)

• (0, -8)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 3)

From the equation y = 3x + 18, what is the value of the x-intercept?

• (-6, 0)

• (6, 0)

• (18, 0)

• (3, 0)

Give the y-intercept

y = 3x + 5

• (-3, 0)

• (0, 5)

• (5, 0)

• (0, -3)