
y=1/3x-1
We know straight away that the y intercept is -1 from the equation.
y-intercept: (0,-1)
To find the x intercept plug in 0 for y in the equation.
y=1/3x-1
0=1/3x-1
1/3x=1
x=3
x-intercept: (3,0)
answers: y-intercept: (0,-1) and x-intercept: (3,0)