The Easiest Way to Find the X and Y Intercepts in Linear Equations

This video tutorial explains how to find the X and Y intercepts of a linear equation, regardless of its form. It demonstrates graphing using the slope-intercept method and provides an algebraic approach to find the X intercept when it's not clear from the graph. The video emphasizes the importance of setting Y to zero to find the X intercept and vice versa. It concludes with a verification of the results and encourages viewers to explore additional resources for further learning.

What is the Y intercept of the equation discussed in the video?

• 4

• 3

• 0

• -3

When graphing a linear equation, what is the first step to find the Y intercept?

• Calculate the X intercept

• Solve for Y when X is zero

• Find where the line crosses the Y axis

• Identify the slope

What is the algebraic method to find the X intercept?

• Graph the equation and find the intercept visually

• Set Y to zero and solve for X

• Set X to zero and solve for Y

• Use the slope to find the intercept

How do you verify the X intercept calculation?

• Compare with the Y intercept

• Convert the result to a mixed number

• Check if the graph crosses the X axis at the calculated point

• Recalculate using a different method

What should you do to find the Y intercept in any form of a linear equation?

• Use the slope to find the intercept

• Graph the equation and find the intercept visually

• Set Y to zero and solve for X

• Set X to zero and solve for Y