1. X AND Y INTERCEPTS

2. INTERCEPT  In a function, an intercept is the point at which the graph of the line crosses an axis.  If it crosses the y-axis it is called the Y INTERCEPT and has the point (0,Y)  If it crosses the x-axis it is called the X INTERCEPT and has the point (X, 0)

3. FINDING INTERCEPTS ON GRAPH

4. FROM AN EQUATION

5. EXAMPLE 3

6. EXAMPLE 4

7. SUMMARY  You should be able to find X and Y intercepts from:  Graph  Table  Equation You should know what the intercepts represent in a problem situation