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The y -intercept of the line whose equation is x - y = -1 is

0
1
-1

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

y- intercept occurs at x= 0. Thus, the y-intercept of a line can be found by substituting x= 0 into it's equation.

x -y= -1

When x= 0,

0 -y= -1

-y= -1

Divide both sides by -1:

y= -1 ÷(-1)

y= 1

Thus, the y-intercept is 1.

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