Finding X and Y Intercepts in Algebra

This video tutorial covers the concepts of X and Y intercepts, explaining their definitions and how to find them on a graph. It provides step-by-step instructions for solving equations to determine these intercepts, using examples to illustrate the process. The video also emphasizes the importance of expressing intercepts as coordinate points.

What is the x-intercept of a graph?

• The y-coordinate of the line

• The slope of the line

• The point where the line crosses the x-axis

• The point where the line crosses the y-axis

What is the y-intercept of a graph?

• The slope of the line

• The point where the line crosses the x-axis

• The point where the line crosses the y-axis

• The x-coordinate of the line

What form should the equation be in to solve for X and Y intercepts?

• y = mx + b

• x = my + b

• y = bx + m

• x = by + m

What value do you plug in for y to find the x-intercept?

• 1

• x

• 0

• y

What value do you plug in for x to find the y-intercept?

• 1

• x

• y

• 0

If the equation is y = -2x + 5, what is the x-intercept?

• (2.5, 0)

• (0, 5)

• (5/2, 0)

• (0, -5/2)

If the equation is y = -2x + 5, what is the y-intercept?

• (2.5, 0)

• (0, 5)

• (0, -5/2)

• (5/2, 0)

In the equation 4x - 2y = 8, what is the first step to solve for y?

• Multiply by 2

• Add 4x to both sides

• Divide by 2

• Subtract 4x from both sides

After rearranging 4x - 2y = 8 to y = mx + b form, what is the slope (m)?

• -2

• 2

• 4

• -4

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

• (-2, 0)

• (2, 0)

• (0, 2)

• (0, -2)