Objective

Find the intercepts of the graph of

a linear equation
 Vocabulary
x-intercept – is the x coordinate of a point
where the graph crosses the x axis.

y-intercept – is the y coordinate of a point

where the graph crosses the y axis.
 Example 1
Finding Intercepts
• Find the x-intercept and the y-intercept of
the graph of the equation

2x + 3y = 0
 Extra Example
• Find the x-intercept and the y-intercept of
the graph of the equation

4x + 3y = 12
 Example 2
Making a Quick Graph

• Graph the equation

3.5x + 7y = 14
 Extra Example
• Graph the equation

y = -2x + 25
 CheckPoint
• Graph the equation

2x + 5y = -10
 Homework
• P 221
• 14 – 40 (even)