Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Given the graph of a situation represented by a quadratic function, the student will analyze the graph and draw conclusions.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Linear Functions and Models: Basics: Slope and Intercept
A mathematics tutorial that allows you to interactively learn and manipulate the slope and intercepts of a line.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Equations Review
This Learn Check file is a review of linear equations. There are problems about slope, x- and y-intercepts, and writing equations of lines.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Polynomial Function and Fitting a Curve
Students are asked to fit a polynomial function for the four given points. One y-intercept and three x-intercepts. All intercepts are given as integers. This is document that can be used as a class opener or for checking understanding.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Polynomial Functions
In this set of questions, students will find the x-intercepts of a polynomial function, factor a polynomial, and determine the number of solutions of a polynomial equation. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Introduction to Slope and Intercepts Partner Activity
This partner activity is designed to have pre-Algebra students or Algebra 1 students compare and contrast different screen shots and begin to develop concepts needed to describe slope and intercepts.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Funnel Volumes: Volume and Weight
In this activity, students' will use a force sensor to measure the weight of a water filled funnel as it drains. They analyze the weight versus time data and describe it using concepts of slope and intercepts of a linear function.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Graphic Line Designs
Students can use the x- and y-intercepts to find the equations of lines and create a line design using the slope-intercept form and the limited domain of the segment.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Graphing Rational Functions
The activity summarizes vertical asypmtotes, horizontal asymptotes, slant asymptotes, x-intercepts, y-intercept of rational functions.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations
A simple tutorial that will show you how to graph linear equations and functions after finding the x- and y-intercepts. Provides definitions, steps for sketching a graph, and several examples of linear equations and their graphs....
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Intercepts
The Northeast Parallel Architecture Center at Syracuse University provides a lesson on finding the x-intercepts and y-intercepts of equations.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Equations of Lines
This tutorial covers x & y intercepts, point-slope form, slope-intercept form, graphing, and more. Use the practice problems at the end to check your skills.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Intercepts
Learn how to find the x and y intercepts of a linear function, to graph the function using the intercepts, and to graph vertical and horizontal lines. The tutorial offers many examples with clear step-by-step examples.
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel Community College: Math 131: Real Zeros of a Polynomial
The tutorial examines how to find the real zeros of a polynomial. Students learn about the mathematics concept through detailed examples.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Quiz on Graphing Linear Equations
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on graphing linear equations. Topics include x-intercepts, y-intercepts, graphing, and slope-intercept form.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intercepts From a Table
In this exercise, students practice intercepts of a line from a table. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intercepts From a Linear Equation
In this exercise, students practice finding intercepts from a linear equation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Intercepts by Substitution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify x and y-intercepts when problem solving.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Graphing Using Intercepts Tutorial
Follow step by step instruction to solve for x and y-intercepts, plot points, and graph the linear function.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving One Step Linear Equations
Demonstrates step-by-step, with illustrations, how to solve linear equations. Also explains the formatting and reasoning for 'no solution' and 'all x' equations. Includes interactive tool for practice solving linear equations.
Purple Math
Purplemath: X and Y Intercepts
This lesson from Purplemath.com explains how to find x and y intercepts then shows exmples.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Downhill
In this task, a car is traveling down a steep hill. Students are given the function for elevation versus distance from the start and are asked to find and explain the slope and intercepts of the graph. Aligns with 8.F.B.4.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Graphing Quadratic Equations
Students learn to graph the equation of a quadratic function using the coordinates of the vertex of a parabola and its x-intercepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Factor Quadratics: Methods for Solving Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A review of the three major methods of solving quadratic functions for "x" intercepts.