1. The problem is to find the x-intercept of a function or equation. 2. The x-intercept is the point where the graph of the function crosses the x-axis. At this point, the value of $y$ is zero. 3. To find the x-intercept, set $y=0$ in the equation and solve for $x$. 4. For example, if the function is $y = 2x + 3$, set $0 = 2x + 3$. 5. Solve for $x$: $$2x + 3 = 0 \implies 2x = -3 \implies x = -\frac{3}{2}$$ 6. Therefore, the x-intercept is at $x = -\frac{3}{2}$, or the point $\left(-\frac{3}{2}, 0\right)$. 7. This method works for any function or equation: always set $y=0$ and solve for $x$ to find the x-intercept.