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On the graph of the equation 2x + 5y = −30, what is the value of the y-intercept?

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

rearrange the question so it looks like y=mx+b (b is the y-intercept)

2x+5y=-30

5y=-2x-30

y=-2/5x-6

so y-intercept is -6

User SandeliusME
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Answer:

-6 is the correct answer.

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