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Y intercept:Determine the(y-intercept for thefollowing equation:8y + 5x = 48

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8y+5x=48

the y intercept is equal to (x,y) = (0,y)

Replace x by 0 and solve for y:

8y+5(0) =48

8y=48

y= 48/8

y= 6

y-intercept = 6

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