X Intercept

An -intercept is defined as a point where an equation crosses the -axis. For example, the line graphed below crosses the -axis at the point

The x-intercept of a line is the point where the line crosses the x-axis.

In the case of functions that cross the -axis multiple times, like a quadratic equation, there are mutliple -interepts.

The x-intercept of a line is the point where the line crosses the x-axis.