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What is the y-intercept of the linear equation x minus one-half y = negative 6?​

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Answer:
y = 12
Explanation:
x - 1/2 y = -6
To find the y intercept set x = 0 and solve for y
0 - 1/2 y = -6
-1/2 y = -6
Multiply each side by -2
-2*-1/2y = -6*-2
y = 12
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