Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011
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4. Linear Programming
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Exercise 36 Page 162

To determine the and intercepts of a line, we need to substitute for one variable, solve, then repeat for the other variable.

Finding the intercept

Think of the point where the graph of an equation crosses the axis. The value of that coordinate pair is and the value is the intercept. To find the intercept of the equation, we should substitute for and solve for
An intercept of means that the graph passes through the axis at the point

Finding the intercept

Let's use the same concept to find the intercept. Consider the point where the graph of the equation crosses the axis. The -value of the coordinate pair at the intercept is Therefore, substituting for will give us the intercept.
A intercept of means that the graph passes through the axis at the point