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I need help finding the y-intercept

I need help finding the y-intercept-example-1

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The intercept of the line is 2
User Jarober
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Answer: (0, -7)

Explanation:

y = mx + b

Where m is slope and b is y-intercept

y = 2x + b

One point that passes through the line is (5,3), which means that x = 5 and y = 3

3 = 2(5) + b

3 = 10 + b

b = -7

(0, -7) is the y-intercept

Using this info you can find the equation of the line

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User Finwe
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