Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
X-intercepts are points on a graph where the curve intersects with or crosses the x-axis. At these points, the y-coordinate is always zero.
Related terms
Y-intercepts: Y-intercepts are points on a graph where the curve intersects with or crosses the y-axis. At these points, the x-coordinate is always zero.
Zeros (or roots) are values of x for which a function equals zero. They represent points where the graph touches or crosses the x-axis.
Solutions: In equations, solutions refer to values of variables that make an equation true when substituted into it. In terms of graphs, solutions correspond to x-values where the graph intersects with or crosses another line or curve.