Question

y=-1/2x+6
how do you know which one is the y intercept and the x intercept

Answer 1

Put y=0
So, 0=-1/2x+6
or 1/2x=6
or 1=12x
or x=1/12
Hence, x=1/2 is the x intercept.
Similarly, put x=0 to get y intercept which is 6

Answer 2

ok so if im looking for the y and x intercept of y=3x+5 the 5 is the y intercept and the x intercept is 3

Answer 3

for y let x be zero y=3(0)+5 y=5
For x let y be zero 0=3x+5
-5=3x
x=-5/3