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The equation y minus 1 = negative 7 (x minus 3). is written in point-slope form. What is the y-intercept of the line? –4 –2 20 22

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Answer:

22

Explanation:

Hello!

We can convert it into slope-intercept form.

Slope - Intercept Form:
y = mx +b

  • m = slope
  • b = y-intercept

Convert

  • y - 1 = -7(x - 3)
  • y = -7x + 21 + 1
  • y = -7x + 22

The y-intercept of the line is 22.

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