X-intercept

Definition

The x-intercept is the point where a line crosses or intersects the x-axis on a graph.

Related terms

Y-intercept:

The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses or intersects the y-axis on a graph.

Slope:

Slope refers to how steep or flat a line is. It measures how much the y-value changes for every unit increase in x.

Equation of Line: An equation that represents all possible points on a line, typically written in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) or standard form (Ax + By = C).