Math Problem Statement

Use the graph to estimate the x- and y-intercepts for both graphs.

Solution

Let's analyze the graphs in the image you uploaded to estimate the x- and y-intercepts for both graphs.

For Graph 11:

  • The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis (where x=0x = 0).

    • From the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at y=2y = -2.
    • Therefore, the y-intercept is (0,2)(0, -2).
  • The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis (where y=0y = 0).

    • From the graph, the line crosses the x-axis at x=4x = 4.
    • Therefore, the x-intercept is (4,0)(4, 0).

For Graph 12:

  • The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

    • The line crosses the y-axis at y=2y = 2.
    • Therefore, the y-intercept is (0,2)(0, 2).
  • The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis.

    • The line crosses the x-axis at approximately x=4x = 4 (it's an estimate based on the graph).
    • Therefore, the x-intercept is (4,0)(4, 0).

Would you like further details or have any questions about these intercepts?

Here are five questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How do you calculate the slope of a line using intercepts?
  2. What is the equation of the line for each graph based on the intercepts?
  3. Can you determine the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b from these graphs?
  4. How would these intercepts change if the line were steeper?
  5. How do x- and y-intercepts help in solving linear equations graphically?

Tip: To find intercepts from a graph, set one variable to zero and solve for the other!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing Linear Equations
X- and Y-Intercepts

Formulas

The x-intercept occurs where y = 0
The y-intercept occurs where x = 0

Theorems

Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10