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Find the y-intercept of the line 2x–4y= – 12.

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Answer: 3

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To find that answer, plug in x = 0 and solve for y.

2x - 4y = -12

2*0 - 4y = -12

-4y = -12

y = -12/(-4)

y = 3

The y intercept is located at the point (0,-3)

This is where the graph crosses the y axis.

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