Name: ____________________

8.3
Using Intercepts

Intercepts: where it crosses the axis

x-intercept: when y is _____ (

y-intercept: when x is _____ (

Finding intercepts on a graph

Find the intercepts from the equation.

3x - 2y = 6
x-intercept:

y-intercept:

Using intercepts to graph a linear equation

Graph the equation 3x - 2y = 6 using the
intercepts we just found.
x-intercept:
y-intercept:

Find the intercepts and graph.

1.) x - 2y = -2

Find the intercepts and graph.

2.) 4x + 3y = 12

Find the intercepts and graph.

3.) y = -2x -8

Writing and graphing equations.

You are canoeing along a 12 mile stretch of river. You travel 4 mph when
paddling and 2 mph when drifting. Write and graph an equation describing your
possible paddling and drifting times for the trip. Give 3 possible combinations of
paddling and drifting.

Equation:
Possible combos:

Find the intercepts of the graph

2y = x + 2

Graph the equation 2y = x + 2 using the

intercepts.

While at the beach, you can rent a boogie board for $1 per hour or a
surfboard for $2 per hour. You have $10 to spend. Write and graph an
equation describing the possible combos of hours x renting a boogie board
and hours y renting a surfboard that you can afford.