Identifying X and Y Intercepts in Linear Equations

What is the x-intercept of a graph?

• The point where the graph crosses the y-axis

• The point where the graph crosses the x-axis

• The highest point on the graph

• The lowest point on the graph

If a point on the graph is (0, -2), what type of intercept is it?

• y-intercept

• Neither

• Both

• x-intercept

In a table, which coordinate indicates the x-intercept?

• When y is 0

• When both x and y are 0

• When neither x nor y is 0

• When x is 0

How do you find the x-intercept of an equation in standard form?

• Set y to 0 and solve for x

• Set x to 0 and solve for y

• Set both x and y to 0

• Set x to 1 and solve for y

What is the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3(0) = 9?

• 3

• 4.5

• 2

• 9

What is the y-intercept of the equation 2(0) + 3y = 9?

• 0

• 4

• 2

• 3

How many points are needed to graph a line?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the x-intercept of the equation 8x + 2(0) = 6?

• 1.5

• 0.75

• 3

• 4

In slope-intercept form, what does the constant term represent?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The origin

• The slope

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -1/2x + 2?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3