What's the X-Intercept?

What's the X-Intercept?

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When you have a linear equation, the x-intercept is the point where the graph of the line crosses the x-axis. In this tutorial, learn about the x-intercept. Check it out!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • line
  • x-intercept
  • intercept
  • x-axis

Background Tutorials

  • Graphing in the Coordinate Plane

      • What is the X-Axis?What is the X-Axis?

      What is the X-Axis?

      To graph a function or plot an ordered pair, you need to use a coordinate plane, so you should learn all about it! In this tutorial, you'll learn about the x-axis and see where it's located in the coordinate plane.

  • Working With Intercepts

Further Exploration

  • Working With Intercepts

      • How Do You Use X- and Y-Intercepts To Graph a Line In Standard Form?How Do You Use X- and Y-Intercepts To Graph a Line In Standard Form?

      How Do You Use X- and Y-Intercepts To Graph a Line In Standard Form?

      To find the x-intercept of a given linear equation, simply remove the 'y' and solve for 'x'. To find the y-intercept, remove the 'x' and solve for 'y'. In this tutorial, you'll see how to find the x-intercept and the y-intercept for a given linear equation. Check it out!

      • What's the Y-Intercept?What's the Y-Intercept?

      What's the Y-Intercept?

      When you have a linear equation, the y-intercept is the point where the graph of the line crosses the y-axis. In this tutorial, learn about the y-intercept. Check it out!