X and Y Intercepts

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What is an x-intercept?

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The x-intercept is the point where a graph intersects the x-axis, meaning the value of y is zero at that point.

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What is a y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is the point where a graph intersects the y-axis, meaning the value of x is zero at that point.

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How do you find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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To find the x-intercept, set y to 0 in the equation and solve for x.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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To find the y-intercept, set x to 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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What is the significance of the x-intercept in a graph?

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The x-intercept indicates the value of x at which the output (y) is zero, which can help in understanding the behavior of the function.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a graph?

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The y-intercept indicates the value of y when x is zero, providing insight into the starting point of the graph.

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What does the slope of a line represent in relation to intercepts?

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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, and it can affect the position of both x and y intercepts.

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How can you determine the intercepts from a graph?

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You can determine the intercepts by identifying the points where the graph crosses the x-axis (x-intercept) and y-axis (y-intercept).

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What is the formula for a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the relationship between the x-intercept and the equation of a line?

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The x-intercept can be found by rearranging the equation of the line to find the value of x when y equals zero.