Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Cumulative Glossary TEGrade 8 • Glossary
Term Definition Example Unit
whole number the natural numbers, including
zero0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ... 4
x-intercept (^) the point where a straight line
crosses the x-axis; located at
(x, 0)
12
y-intercept (b) the point where a straight line
crosses the y-axis; located at
(0, y)
6, 12