Mathematics A-Level
axis intercepts
What axis intercepts means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of axis intercepts
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Reference: WJEC
The y-intercept occurs at (0, c), while the x-intercepts, or roots, are determined by setting f(x) = 0.
Topics that use axis intercepts
- Algebra and Functions (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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