X and Y Intercepts

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis. It occurs when x = 0.

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?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis. It occurs when y = 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

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 2x - 3?

Back

The y-intercept is -3.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is 1.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation x + 2y = 4?

Back

The y-intercept is 2.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the graph that crosses the y-axis at -1?

Back

The y-intercept is -1.

Front

Given the ordered pairs (8,10), (3,-4), (0,8), (4,-3), (9,0), what is the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is (9,0).

Front

What does the term 'intercept' mean in mathematics?

Back

An intercept is a point where a line crosses an axis on a graph.