How to solve
An x-intercept is where the graph crosses the x-axis, so y = 0. A y-intercept is where it crosses the y-axis, so x = 0.
Steps
- Locate the requested axis.
- Find where the line crosses that axis.
- Read the nonzero coordinate at the crossing.
Example
A line crosses the x-axis at (3, 0) and the y-axis at (0, −2).
- At y = 0, x = 3.
- At x = 0, y = −2.
Answer: x-intercept 3; y-intercept −2
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