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Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of a line
The x- and y-intercepts of a line are the points where the line intersects with the x- and y- axes, respectively.
Find the intercepts of the following linear equations.
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Get Ready
Start the MathTrax application.
Select the “Equations” tab at the top of the MathTrax application.
Define an Equation
Type the equation 2x+3y=12 in the “Enter Equation” box.
Press Return
View Graph
Identify x-axis and y-axis
Identify the y-intercept of this line
Change the Equation
Type the equation 2x+5y=20
Identify the x- and y-intercepts of the line
Type the equation 3(y-2)=2(x+3)
Identify the x- and y-intercepts of the line
Use the zoom feature if necessary
Aligns with NCTM Algebra Standard Grade 6-8
http://standards.nctm.org/document/chapter6/alg.ht
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