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title: X and Y Intercepts
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## X and Y Intercepts
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The X intercept(s) are the point(s) on the X axis where the graph of the function crosses or touches the axis. They occur where ```y = 0```.
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The Y intercept is the point at which the graph of the function crosses the Y axis. It occurs where ```x = 0```.
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A function can have multiple X intercepts, but can only have a single Y intercept.
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To find the X intercept(s), set ```y = 0``` and solve the equation for x.
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To find the Y intercept, set ```x = 0``` and solve the equation for y.
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As an example, the X and Y intercepts have been solved for a typical line in the form ```y = mx + b```.
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