10 Questions
What is the x-intercept of a line?
The place where y = 0
How can you find the y-intercept of a line?
By setting x = 0 in the equation and solving for y
What does the x-intercept represent geometrically on a graph?
The point where x = 0
When determining the y-intercept, why is it necessary to set x = 0?
To locate where the line intersects with the y-axis
In finding the x-intercept, why is it crucial to make y = 0?
To locate where the line crosses the x-axis
What is the x-intercept of the line represented by the equation $2x + 3y = 12$?
(6, 0)
For the equation $y = 3x + 6$, what is the y-intercept?
(0, 6)
Which point lies on the line represented by $2x + 3y = 12$?
(3, 2)
For the line $y = 2$, what is true about its x-intercept?
It doesn't exist.
If you want to determine the x-intercept of a line, what value should you substitute into the equation?
$(-2, 0)$
Learn about intercepts in terms of graphs, specifically x-intercepts and y-intercepts. Understand how to determine the points where a graph intersects the x-axis and y-axis.
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