Question

What is the y-intercept of the equation 5x - 6y = 18?

A.-6

B. -3

C .5

D. 18

Answer 1

The y-intercept is for x = 0.

Put the value of x = 0 to the equation 5x - 6y = 18:

5(0) - 6y = 18

0 - 6y = 18

-6y = 18 divide both sides by (-6)

y = -3 → B.