J4letKayAndrag
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  • 18-05-2016
  • Mathematics
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What is the y-intercept of the line?

y = -2x - 8

y-intercept =

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lei08 lei08
  • 18-05-2016
if the x column is 0 then the y intercept should be (-8) 

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olemakpadu
olemakpadu olemakpadu
  • 18-05-2016
The general format is y = mx + c.

Where m is the gradient and the y intercept is c.

So comparing to  y = -2x - 8

m = -2 and c = -8.

Therefore the y intercept is = -8.

I hope this helps.
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