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 1601 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License