Math Problem Statement
y=3x-9 find the x and y intercepts of the line
Solution
The equation of the line is . To find the intercepts, follow these steps:
1. Finding the y-intercept:
The y-intercept is where the line crosses the y-axis, which occurs when .
- Substitute into the equation: So, the y-intercept is .
2. Finding the x-intercept:
The x-intercept is where the line crosses the x-axis, which occurs when .
- Set in the equation:
- Add 9 to both sides:
- Divide by 3: So, the x-intercept is .
Summary:
- The y-intercept is .
- The x-intercept is .
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Here are 5 related questions:
- What does the slope of this line represent geometrically?
- How would the intercepts change if the equation was ?
- What is the slope of a line parallel to ?
- How do we find the x-intercept in a quadratic equation?
- Can a line have more than one x-intercept?
Tip: The x-intercept occurs where the line crosses the x-axis, so the y-value is always 0 at that point.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Intercepts
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Theorems
Intercept Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10