Question

If a graph of y=-9x + 11 were changed to a graph of y=-9x+14, how would the y-intercept change? OA. The y-intercept of the new graph would shift up 3 units. B. More information is needed to determine the change. C. The y-intercept would remain the same. D. The y-intercept of the new graph would shift down 3 units.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The y-intercept of a linear equation in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, represents the point at which the line crosses the y-axis. In this form, "m" represents the slope of the line and "b" represents the y-intercept.

If we have a graph of y = -9x + 11, the y-intercept can be found by setting x equal to 0 and solving for y:

y = -9x + 11

y = -9 * 0 + 11

y = 11

So, the y-intercept of the original graph is (0, 11).

Now, if we have a graph of y = -9x + 14, the y-intercept can be found in the same way:

y = -9x + 14

y = -9 * 0 + 14

y = 14

So, the y-intercept of the new graph is (0, 14).

Comparing the y-intercepts of the two graphs, we can see that the y-intercept of the new graph has shifted up by 3 units, from (0, 11) to (0, 14).

Therefore, the correct answer is A: The y-intercept of the new graph would shift up 3 units.