This week in math we learned about relations and equations. We learned about intercepts, and how to solve for the X and Y intercepts.
An intercept is a part where the linear information crosses/touches. As shown below. The dots in the graph below are representing the intercepts.
When finding the Y-intercept you replace the X variable with 0. Finally when writing your answer the best visual way is to write them is in coordinates. This makes it easier to remember what number replaces what variable.
When finding the X-intercept you replace the Y variable with 0. And then write it in coordinates.
During these processes, algebra might be used. The most important things to remember is to always replace the opposite variable with 0, and when writing coordinates X always comes before Y.
(X, Y)