Learn to find the x and y intercepts of a rational function

The video tutorial explains how to find the X and Y intercepts of a function. It begins with a trick for finding the X intercept by setting the numerator to zero and proceeds to demonstrate this with examples. The tutorial then covers finding the Y intercept by setting X to zero and using shortcuts to simplify the process. The video concludes with a discussion on using shortcuts for efficient problem-solving.

What is the first step in finding the X-intercept of an equation?

• Set Y to zero

• Set both X and Y to zero

• Set X to zero

• Set the denominator to zero

When solving for X-intercepts, what should you do after setting Y to zero?

• Add zero to both sides

• Multiply both sides by zero

• Set the numerator to zero

• Set the denominator to zero

How are the solutions for X-intercepts typically expressed?

• As decimals

• As percentages

• As coordinate points

• As fractions

What is the value of X when finding the Y-intercept?

• X = 2

• X = 0

• X = -1

• X = 1

What is the result of simplifying the expression when X is set to zero for finding the Y-intercept?

• Zero

• One

• Two-ninths

• Nine