The vertex of a quadratic equation is the minimum or maximum point of the equation. Find that, and you have the vertex. <span>To </span>find the x-intercept<span> of a given linear equation, plug in 0 for 'y' and solve for '</span>x'. To find<span> the y-</span>intercept, plug 0 in for 'x<span>' and solve for 'y'.</span>