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Find the value of the y-intercept of the line whose equation is 5x - 3y = -12.

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the equation is 5/3x+4=y
the y intersept is (0,4)
the x intersept in (2.4, 0)
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Answer: The value of y- intercept is 4

Explanation:

To find the value of y- intercept, we input x=0 in the function

5X - 3Y = -12

Inputing x= 0 in the equation above, the equation becomes;

5(0) - 3Y = -12

-3Y = -12

Divide bothside by -3

-3Y/3 =-12/-3

Y = 4

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