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 an equation?

Back

To find the y-intercept from an equation, 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 an equation?

Back

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

Front

Given the ordered pair (0, -4), what is the y-intercept?

Back

(0, -4) is the y-intercept.

Front

Given the ordered pair (9, 0), what is the x-intercept?

Back

(9, 0) is the x-intercept.

Front

From the equation y = 4x - 12, what is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is -12.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

From the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept indicates the value of y when x is zero, showing where the graph starts on the y-axis.

Front

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

Back

The x-intercept indicates the value of x when y is zero, showing where the graph starts on the x-axis.