Intercepts from Standard Form

Where a linear function crosses through the x-axis.

The x - axis is the horizontal axis.

The y - intercept is where a linear function crosses through the y - axis on a coordinate plane.

The y - axis is the vertical axis.

Split up the linear function that is written in standard form.

Set the 'x term' equal to the 'C' integer.

Example: 2x + 5y = 4

Set the 'x term' equal to the 'C' integer.

2x = 4

NOW SOLVE FOR THE X INTERCEPT

x = 4/2 therefore x = 2

Split up the linear function that is written in standard form.

Set the 'y term' equal to the 'C' integer.

Example: 2x + 5y = 4

Set the 'y term' equal to the 'C' integer.

5y = 4

NOW SOLVE FOR THE Y INTERCEPT

y = 4/5