The Easiest Way to Find the X and Y Intercepts in Linear Equations

The Easiest Way to Find the X and Y Intercepts in Linear Equations

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This video tutorial explains how to find the X and Y intercepts of a linear equation, regardless of its form. It demonstrates graphing using the slope-intercept method and provides an algebraic approach to find the X intercept when it's not clear from the graph. The video emphasizes the importance of setting Y to zero to find the X intercept and vice versa. It concludes with a verification of the results and encourages viewers to explore additional resources for further learning.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the Y intercept of the linear equation discussed in the video?

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Describe the process of graphing a linear equation using slope intercept form.

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What does the graph crossing the Y axis indicate?

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Explain how to find the X intercept of a linear equation.

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How can you verify the correctness of the X intercept value obtained from the equation?

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