Answer
To find the $x$ intercepts of a graph, we look to where the graph crosses the $x$ axis, and determine the $x$ value(s) at which it crosses. To find the $y$ intercepts of a graph, we look to where the graph crosses the $y$ axis, and determine the $y$ value(s) at which it crosses.
Work Step by Step
The word "intercept" in this case can be interpreted to mean "crosses". This is why we look for the spots at which it crosses the axes.
