The x- and y-intercepts occur when the function crosses the x- and y-axes, respectively. At the x-intercept, y is 0. Similarly, at the y-intercept, x is 0. We can identify these coordinates using the table.
x
y
- 8
0
- 4
3
0
6
4
9
8
12
When x=0, y=6, so our y-intercept is 6. We also see that when y=0, then x=-8, so our x-intercept is - 8.
