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Where does the graph of the linear equation, y = 1/2x - 3, cross the y-axis?

-3
1/2
3
-1/2

User Pallie
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using the slope intercept form of y = mx + b

the "b" is the spot where it crosses the y axis....in your equation, it crosses the y axis at -3.
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