Question

Find x- and y-intercepts. Write ordered pairs representing the points where the line crosses the axes. y=3x+1

Answer 1

x-int, y=0
0=3x+1
-1 = 3x
x = -1/3
The line crosses the x-axis at point (-1/3,0)
y-int, x=0
y=3(0)+1
y = 1
The line crosses the y-axis at point (0,1)