Graphing Linear Equations with X & Y Intercepts

What is the x-intercept of a line?

• The point where the line intersects the origin

• The point where the line crosses the y-axis

• The point where the line crosses the x-axis

• The point where the line is parallel to the x-axis

How do you find the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3y = 6?

• Set both x and y to 0

• Plug in 0 for y and solve for x

• Plug in 0 for x and solve for y

• Divide the equation by 2

What is the ordered pair for the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3y = 6?

• (3, 0)

• (0, 2)

• (0, 3)

• (2, 0)

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

• (0, 4)

• (4, 0)

• (0, 1)

• (1, 0)

How do you find the y-intercept of the equation X + 4y = 4?

• Divide the equation by 4

• Set both x and y to 0

• Plug in 0 for y and solve for x

• Plug in 0 for x and solve for y

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

• (5, 0)

• (0, 2)

• (0, 5)

• (2, 0)

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

• (0, 2)

• (2, 0)

• (5, 0)

• (0, 5)

What type of line is represented by the equation y = 3/2?

• Horizontal line

• Vertical line

• No line

• Diagonal line

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

• (0, 3/2)

• (3/2, 0)

• (2, 0)

• (0, 2)

If an equation does not have an x variable, what kind of line does it represent?

• No line

• Diagonal line

• Horizontal line

• Vertical line