(5,-12)
so you can find the solution for the x-values. the x-intercepts are when the graph crosses the x-axis
The x and y intercepts are where a line on a graph intersects (crosses over) the x or y axis.
The point where a graph intercepts the x axis may have several names. It could be called an x-intercept, a root, or a solution.It is at: (x, 0).
They will be on the horizontal x axis of the graph (look for the x-intercepts).
X intercept: -5 Y intercept: +3
They are: 6 and -3
roots, zeroes, x-intercepts, abscissa.
6
-- If you know the general shape of a graph, and you can quickly determine the x- and y-intercepts, that's often enough information to make a pretty accurate sketch of the graph. -- In particular, if the equation is a linear one, then you know the graph will be a straight line; and then, as soon as you know the x- and y-intercepts, just draw the line between them and you don't need anything else ... that's your graph.
by shoving it up your booty
You can easily identify the x-intercepts of a graph of a quadratic function by writing it as two binomial factors! Source: I am in Algebra 2 Honors!
If "a" is negative then the graph is a cap. Find the x intercepts. Average the two x intercepts and substitute that into the equation it will give you the y.