How to Find x- and y-intercepts in the Standard Form of Equation?
In standard form Ax + By = C, the x-intercept comes from setting y = 0 and solving for x, and the y-intercept from setting x = 0 and solving for y. Below: the method step by step, worked examples, and the sign errors that most often flip an answer. Quick answer: For a line […]
How to Graph an Equation in Standard Form
To graph an equation in standard form, Ax + By = C, find the two intercepts and draw a straight line through them. Set y = 0 and solve for x to get the x-intercept, then set x = 0 and solve for y to get the y-intercept. For 2x + 3y = 6, the […]