Math Problem Statement
what's the x and y intercepts
Solution
To find the intercepts for the equation :
1. Y-Intercept:
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. This occurs when .
Given the equation: Substituting : So, the y-intercept is .
2. X-Intercept:
The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis. This occurs when .
Set in the equation: Solve for : So, the x-intercept is .
Summary:
- X-intercept:
- Y-intercept:
Would you like to explore anything else, or do you have additional questions?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the intercepts for a quadratic equation?
- What do the intercepts represent on a graph?
- How would the intercepts change if the equation was ?
- Can a linear equation have more than one x-intercept?
- How can you determine the slope if only the intercepts are given?
Tip: The intercepts can be found by setting (for the y-intercept) and (for the x-intercept) in the equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Intercepts
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8