Find the intercepts

Find The Intercepts

Lesson 1

An intercept is a point where a line meets an axis.

The x-intercept is the point where the line meets the x-axis.

The y-intercept is the point where the line meets the y-axis.

Problem: Find the x and y intercepts of the line.

2y = x + 8

Step 1: An equation has two intercepts:

Solution x-intercept, Point at x-axis where y is 0; x + 8 = 0; x = -8

Step 2:

Solution y-intercept, Point at y-axis where x is 0; 2y = 0 + 8; y = 4

Step 3:

Solution The answer is: -8, 4

Step 4:

Complete

Try two practice problems: Find the x and y intercepts of the line.

A.	3y = x - 6
B.	8y = 2x + 4