Finding x-intercepts and y-intercepts
- To determine the x-intercept, we set y equal to zero and solve for x. Similarly, to determine the y-intercept, we set x equal to zero and solve for y. ...
- To find the x-intercept, set y = 0 \displaystyle y=0 y=0.
- To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 \displaystyle x=0 x=0.
Do you find the X or Y intercept first?
You can always find the X-intercept by setting Y to 0 in the equation and solve for X. Similarly, you can always find the Y-intercept by setting X to 0 in the equation and solve for Y. Hope this helps.
What does it mean to find the x-intercept?
The x-intercept is a point on the x-axis where the line crosses the x-axis. To find the x-intercept, you always use a value of y=0 because if y doesn't = 0, then the point will not be on the x-axis.
