Calculating Intercepts of Linear Equations

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the x-intercept and y-intercept of linear equations in standard form. It provides step-by-step instructions and examples to find these intercepts by substituting zero for the other variable. The tutorial also demonstrates how to graph lines using these intercepts, emphasizing the simplicity and speed of the process. Several example problems are solved to reinforce the concepts, making it easy for learners to grasp and apply the techniques.

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

• (0, 4)

• (2, 0)

• (4, 0)

• (0, 2)

To find the y-intercept of an equation, what value should be substituted for x?

• x

• 0

• 1

• y

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

• (0, -3)

• (3, 0)

• (2, 0)

• (0, 3)

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

In the equation x + y = 3, what is the x-intercept?

• (1, 0)

• (0, 1)

• (3, 0)

• (0, 3)

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For the equation x - y = 4, what is the y-intercept?

• (0, -4)

• (4, -4)

• (4, 0)

• (0, 4)

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

• (0, -2)

• (-2, 0)

• (0, 2)

• (2, 0)

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation 3x + y = 3, what is the y-intercept?

• (0, 1)

• (0, 3)

• (3, 0)

• (1, 0)

What is the x-intercept of the equation 2x - 5y = 10?

• (0, -2)

• (5, 0)

• (2, 0)

• (0, 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For the equation 4x - 2y = -8, what is the y-intercept?

• (4, -4)

• (0, -4)

• (4, 0)

• (0, 4)

What is the x-intercept of the equation 4x - 2y = -8?

• (2, 0)

• (0, -2)

• (0, 2)

• (-2, 0)