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The equation of a line is y = 2x + 4. This line is translated down 5 units. what is the new y-intercept

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Answer:

y=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

(-2, 0) is your equation changed into units and if you move down 5 units it's now equal to (-2, -3). -3 being your y-intercept your answer and -2 being the x intercept

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