x and y intercepts

Front

What is the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-coordinate is zero.

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is zero.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does the point (0, 0) represent in a graph?

Back

The point (0, 0) is the origin, where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.

Front

True or False: The x-intercept can be a negative value.

Back

True, the x-intercept can be negative depending on the equation.

Front

True or False: The y-intercept can be a positive value.

Back

True, the y-intercept can be positive depending on the equation.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is (0, 4).

Front

Given the equation y = -3x + 6, what is the x-intercept?

Back

The x-intercept is (2, 0).

Front

What is the significance of the x-intercept in a real-world context?

Back

The x-intercept can represent a point where a quantity reaches zero, such as profit or population.