In simple terms, the x-intercept is the value of x when y=0, and the y-intercept is the value of y when x=0.

The intercept is the distance from the point where the line intersects the coordinate axis to the origin.

The x-intercept is a, the y-intercept is b, and the intercept formula is:

x/a+y/b=1 (a≠0 and b≠0)

Note: The slope cannot be non-existent or equal to 0.

Because when the slope does not exist, the line is perpendicular to the X-axis, b=0,

When the slope is 0, the line is parallel to the X-axis and a=0.