Students will learn how to find the \(x\) and \(y\)-intercepts of linear equations. To find the \(x\)-intercept, they'll set \(y\) equal to \(0,\) then solve for \(x.\) Similarly, to find the \(y\)-intercept, they'll set \(x\) equal to \(0,\) then solve for \(y.\) Students will also learn how to graph linear equations from their intercepts. If there is no \(x\) intercept, then we have a horizontal line.
Intercepts from an equation by Khan Academy
Intercepts from an equation by Khan Academy
Next, give your students these challenges:
- Buckets of Thinking by NRICH
- 2020 Math Kangaroo Levels 5-6 Problem #23 by STEM4all
- Gran, How Old Are You? by NRICH
- 2011 AMC 8, Problem 20
- 2013 AMC 8, Problem 18
- Happy New Year by Pierce School: Problem / Solution
Conclude by leading this investigation:
Rainbow Squares
by MathPickle