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The equation y+ 3 = 5(x - 3) represents a linear function. What is the y intercept of the equation?

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Answer:

-18

Explanation:

If you're looking for the y-intercept for this equation this means that x = 0.

So substitute x as 0 in the equation and you'll get the following.

y + 3 = 5 (0 - 3)

y + 3 = -15

y = -18

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