x and y intercepts

Front

What is the definition of the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, y).

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a linear equation in standard form?

Back

To find the y-intercept from a standard form equation (Ax + By = C), set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the definition of the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis, represented as (x, 0).

Front

How do you find the x-intercept from a linear equation in standard form?

Back

To find the x-intercept from a standard form equation (Ax + By = C), set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

Identify the y-intercept of the equation 9x + 3y = -18.

Back

(0, -6)

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

Identify the y-intercept of the equation 3x + y = 5.

Back

(0, 5)

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

Which ordered pair represents a y-intercept? (6, 0), (0, 4), (-1, 3), (2, 0)

Back

(0, 4)

Front

Identify the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 4y = 8.

Back

(4, 0)

Front

What is the significance of the x-intercept and y-intercept in graphing a linear equation?

Back

The x-intercept and y-intercept are key points that help in sketching the graph of the linear equation.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

If a line has an x-intercept of -2 and a y-intercept of 2, what are the coordinates of these intercepts?

Back

x-intercept: (-2, 0), y-intercept: (0, 2)