Math Problem Statement

y=3x-9 find the x and y intercepts of the line

Solution

The equation of the line is y=3x9y = 3x - 9. 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 x=0x = 0.

  • Substitute x=0x = 0 into the equation: y=3(0)9=9y = 3(0) - 9 = -9 So, the y-intercept is (0,9)(0, -9).

2. Finding the x-intercept:

The x-intercept is where the line crosses the x-axis, which occurs when y=0y = 0.

  • Set y=0y = 0 in the equation: 0=3x90 = 3x - 9
    • Add 9 to both sides: 9=3x9 = 3x
    • Divide by 3: x=3x = 3 So, the x-intercept is (3,0)(3, 0).

Summary:

  • The y-intercept is (0,9)(0, -9).
  • The x-intercept is (3,0)(3, 0).

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What does the slope of this line represent geometrically?
  2. How would the intercepts change if the equation was y=3x+9y = 3x + 9?
  3. What is the slope of a line parallel to y=3x9y = 3x - 9?
  4. How do we find the x-intercept in a quadratic equation?
  5. 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