Graphing Using Intercepts

Question 1

What is the X-Intercept?

Answer 1

The x-intercept of a line is the value of x where the line crosses the x-axis (where y equals zero).

Question 2

What is the Y-Intercept?

Answer 2

The y-intercept of a line is the value of y where the line crosses the y-axis (where x equals zero).

Question 3

How do you solve for an intercept?

Answer 3

You solve the equation for when the answer is zero to find the intercept.