How do you find the x and y intercepts for #y = -2x + 6#? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Intercepts by Substitution 1 Answer Samuel U. Jan 5, 2016 The y-intercept is the #y# value when #x = 0# and the x-intercept is the #x# value when #y=0#. Explanation: By inserting 0 in for #x# and solving you will get the y-intercept. By inserting 0 in for #y# and solving you will get the x-intercept. Answer link Related questions What is the x and y Intercepts? How many intercepts can a line have? How do you use substitution to find intercepts? How do you identify the intercepts on a linear graph? How do you use the x and y intercepts to graph a linear equation? How do you find the x and y intercept for #y=2x+3#? How do you find the x intercept for #y=2#? What is the y intercept for the #y=2# graph? What is the y intercept for #x=-1#? How do you find the intercepts of #x^2y-x^2+4y=0#? See all questions in Intercepts by Substitution Impact of this question 1417 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License