X and Y Intercepts

Front

What is the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis. At this point, the value of y is 0.

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis. At this point, the value of x is 0.

Front

How do you find the x-intercept from an equation?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the x-intercept of the ordered pair (9, 0)?

Back

The x-intercept is 9, as it is the x-coordinate when y = 0.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the ordered pair (0, 2)?

Back

The y-intercept is 2, as it is the y-coordinate when x = 0.

Front

Given the equation x + 2y = 4, what is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is 2.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 3x + 8y = 24?

Back

The x-intercept is (8, 0).

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 4x + 0y = 12?

Back

The x-intercept is (3, 0).

Front

What does it mean if a line has no x-intercept?

Back

It means the line is parallel to the x-axis and never crosses it.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A