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what is the y intercept of a line that has a slope of one four and passes through the point eight three

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what is the y intercept of a line that has a slope of one four and passes through the point eight three ​

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Find the equation of the line in slope intercept form

y=mx+b

we have

m=1/4

point (8,3)

substitute

3=(1/4)*(8)+b

solve for b

3=2+b

b=3-2

b=1

therefore

the y-intercept is 1

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